noun
- plural of yen: the basic monetary unit of Japan
- plural of yen: strong desires or cravings
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of yen: to have a strong desire or craving
Usage: informal
Examples
- The exchange rate was 150 yens to the dollar.
- She collected old yens from her trip to Tokyo.
- He has yens for adventure and travel.
- My grandmother always had yens for chocolate cake.
- She yens for the quiet life in the countryside.
- He yens to return to his hometown someday.