B円

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Japanese[edit]

Kanji in this term
えん
Grade: 1
on’yomi
Alternative spelling
B圓 (kyūjitai)
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Etymology[edit]

Designated "B" as it was intended for civilian use, while the "A-yen" was used by military personnels.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

B(ビー)(えん) (bīen

  1. (historical) B yen, a scrip issued by U.S. Occupation in Okinawa