mon

/mɑn/

UK: /mɒn/

mon

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Definition

The former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yen.

Etymology

From Japanese 文 (mon).

Example Sentences

  • "The shimonsen or shimon, originally worth four mon, but debased to two mon."
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