円
en[ẽ̞ɴ]
The Japanese phrase for the yen is 円. If unsure, use 円. Wiktionary also lists 圓 (en).
Meaning: unit of Japanese currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 円 | en | [ẽ̞ɴ] (narrow) | |
| 圓 | en | also |
円 is the unit of Japanese currency. When discussing money in a general sense, Japanese speakers may also use the word Okane.
Which one should you use?
円 is the standard form used for the yen. The form 圓 is an alternative version of the same word.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a counter, 円 does not change its form to indicate plurality.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is en.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly pronounce the word as 'yen' instead of the correct Japanese pronunciation 'en'.
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Examples in context
- 円高ドル安だ。The yen is rising and the dollar is falling.This sentence shows how to describe the yen rising and the dollar falling using 円.Tatoeba #188804 by KK_kaku_, translation #25950 by CK
- 千円で足りる？Is one thousand yen enough?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific amount of 円 is sufficient.Tatoeba #8733219 by bunbuku, translation #73497 by CK
- 円はドルより安い。The yen is weaker than the dollar.This sentence is used to describe the yen being weaker than the dollar using 円.Tatoeba #188813 by bunbuku, translation #25960 by auxitt
- 229 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a cafe, Yota and Himari are checking the bill.
- 陽太 Yotaコーヒーはいくら？Kōhī wa ikura?How much is the coffee?
- 陽葵 Himari五百円だよ。Gohyaku en da yo.It is 500 yen.
- 陽太 Yotaじゃあ、僕が払うね。Jā, boku ga harau ne.Then, I will pay.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、陽太くん。Arigatō, Yota-kun.Thank you, Yota.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yen” translations and entries 円, 圓, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 円, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
