yen-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: yearning or craving

Commentary: YEN[+emotion][+desire]

Examples:
He had a sudden yen for dark chocolate.
What is this yen I feel for my hometown?

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Japanese unit of currency

Commentary: YEN[+currency][+Japanese]

Examples:
The yen fell against the dollar last week in heavy trading.
We exchanged euros for yen at Narita airport in Tokyo.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2