円

古代中国の貨幣に由来し、円形という形状からも名付けられた。

NOUN (1)

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circle literal / coin literalinformal / round shape literal / untranslatable concept untranslatable (The literal translation of the shape does not encompass all uses of 円.)

Synonyms 円形 formal , コイン informal

Antonyms 角

「円」 (en) primarily refers to a circle, a round shape, or anything circular. It can also refer to a coin, particularly in the context of older Japanese currency or general small change, due to its circular form.

この公園には大きな円形の池がある。 — This park has a large circular pond.
昔のお金には、真ん中に穴の開いた円があった。 — Old money used to have coins with holes in the middle.
会議は円卓で行われた。 — The meeting was held at a round table.

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NOUN (2)

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yen literal / Japanese currency formal / untranslatable concept untranslatable (The word also conveys cultural significance that isn't captured in the English terms.)

Synonyms 円貨 formal

「円」 (en) is the official currency unit of Japan, known internationally as the yen. It is widely used to refer to Japanese money in general. The international symbol for the yen is ¥.

このりんごは一つ150円です。 — This apple costs 150 yen each.
日本の物価は高いが、円の価値は安定している。 — Prices in Japan are high, but the yen's value is stable.
彼は百万（ひゃくまん）円の借金がある。 — He has a debt of one million yen.