the yen

noun

technical

: the value of the yen compared with the value of the money of other countries

The yen fell against the U.S. dollar.

Examples of the yen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Slow money growth means weak nominal growth and low inflation, which in turn keeps interest rates and bond yields depressed—and the yen weak. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Between October 2025 and July, the rate spread narrowed by about 75 basis points, yet the yen weakened roughly 10%, the bank noted. — Joseph Wilkins,lee Ying Shan,yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

The Japanese yen has already erased half the gains that came from the historic US-Japan currency intervention, raising questions over the efficacy of the maneuver and whether more currency moves may be needed to stop the yen’s slide. — Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The Bank of Japan (BOJ), meanwhile, has maintained interest rates at relatively low levels, which makes the yen less appealing for investors, further eroding the value of the currency. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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