yen (n.)

  1. a yearning for something or to do something

    [ Syn: hankering ]

  2. the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

    yen (v.)

  1. have a desire for something or someone who is not present; She ached for a cigarette; I am pining for my lover

    [ Syn: ache , yearn , pine , languish ]

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