I’ve always wondered how the name of Japan’s currency ended up meaning “craving” in English. It turns out to be a coincidence, with the word most likely taken from Chinese yáhn or yin.
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I’ve always wondered how the name of Japan’s currency ended up meaning “craving” in English. It turns out to be a coincidence, with the word most likely taken from Chinese yáhn or yin.