Japanese yen in Japanese 🇯🇵

えん info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word:
– Think of the word '円' (えん, en) which means 'circle,' and also note that it represents the Japanese currency 'yen' which is round.
– Visualize a circular 'yen' coin to associate both the shape and the word.

Explanations:
– 'えん' (en) in Japanese primarily means 'circle' but can also be used metaphorically to represent things like cycles or completeness.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– サークル (saakuru) – This word comes from the English 'circle' and is used to refer to a circular shape or even a social group or club.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– 円 (えん, en) can also refer to the Japanese yen, the currency.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. 子供たちは円になって座っています。
– Romaji: Kodomo-tachi wa en ni natte suwatteimasu.
– English: The children are sitting in a circle.

2. 彼の理論は円のように完璧だ。
– Romaji: Kare no riron wa en no you ni kanpeki da.
– English: His theory is perfect like a circle.

3. 日本の通貨は円です。
– Romaji: Nihon no tsuuka wa en desu.
– English: The currency of Japan is the yen.

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えん info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word:
– Associate the sound "えん" (en) with the currency symbol ¥.
– Imagine spending yen in Japan, picturing the Japanese yen coins and bills.

Explanations:
– The Japanese yen (円 or えん) is the official currency of Japan.
– The symbol for yen is ¥, but in Japanese, it's written as 円.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– 円 (えん, en): This kanji character is used for yen.
– 日本円 (にほんえん, nihon en): Specifically means Japanese yen.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– "えん" can also mean "circle" or "round" in a different context.
– In some contexts, "縁" (also romanized as "えん") can mean "fate" or "destiny" related to relationships or connections.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. これを買うのにいくらのえんが必要ですか？
Kore o kau no ni ikura no en ga hitsuyou desu ka?
(How much yen do I need to buy this?)

2. 彼は千えん札を持っている。
Kare wa sen-en satsu o motte iru.
(He has a 1000 yen bill.)

3. 日本円をドルに両替してください。
Nihon en o doru ni ryougae e kudasai.
(Please exchange Japanese yen for dollars.)

4. このカフェで五百円を使いました。
Kono kafe de gohyaku en o timaa.
(I spent 500 yen at this cafe.)

In context of circles:
1. 地面に大きなえんを描いた。
Jimen ni ookina en o egaita.
(I drew a big circle on the ground.)

In context of fate or destiny:
1. 彼とのえんは不思議なものだった。
Kare to no en wa fushigi na mono datta.
(My connection with him was a mysterious one.)

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