yen vs longing
longing vs yenyen and longing both are nouns.
yen is a verb but longing is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yen | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| longing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
longing is a hypernym of
yen; that is, longing is a
word with a broader meaning than yen:
- yen: a yearning for something or to do something
- longing: prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Other hypernyms of yen include
hungriness, yearning.
| yen (noun) | longing (noun) |
|---|---|
| a yearning for something or to do something | prolonged unfulfilled desire or need |
| the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen |
| yen (verb) | longing (verb) |
|---|---|
| have a desire for something or someone who is not present |
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