1. (n.) A strong craving or desire; a yearning; as, a yen for ice cream\.

2. (n.) The unit of value and account in Japan. Since Japan's adoption of the gold standard, in 1897, the value of the yen has been about 50 cents. The yen is equal to 100 sen.

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