Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sen

noun
/sɛn/
Definition
A small monetary unit in Japan, equal to one hundredth of a yen.
Examples
  • In the past, you could buy a candy for just a few sen.
  • The price of the item was 500 yen, which is 50000 sen.
Meaning
The term ‘sen’ refers to a subunit of the Japanese currency, yen. It is not commonly used in everyday transactions today, as the yen dominates currency exchanges.
Synonyms
  • Cent
  • Subunit