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

Homin Lee, senior macro strategist at Lombard Odier, said the BOJ’s hawkish shift will help keep the yen stronger than 160. — Lisa Kim, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

While Bessent has not been as successful bringing the behemoth bond market to heel with his comments this week, his results with the yen and his reputation as a successful hedge fund manager may offer him some leeway for now, said Kikis. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

The dollar had surged to above 160 yen earlier in the week, raising expectations that regulators might intervene to prevent the yen from falling further. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Tokyo — Zen gardens, futuristic cityscapes and a vibrant food scene, combined with a favorable exchange rate against the yen, have turned Japan into a tourist magnet that has been drawing in record numbers of visitors in recent years. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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