As nouns the difference between zen and yen
is that zen is a denomination of Buddhism elaborated in Japan while yen is the unit of Japanese currency, equal to 100 sen.
As an adjective Zen
is extremely relaxed and collected.
As a verb yen is
to have a strong desire for.
zen
Alternative forms
* zen
Noun
(-)
(religion) A denomination of Buddhism elaborated in Japan.
(informal) A philosophy of calm, reminiscent of that of the Buddhist denomination.
Related terms
* Zenji
Usage notes
Usually capitalized in all senses, almost always when talking about the denomination proper (compare (Catholicism)), usually but less often when referring to a looser sense of the philosophy or calm: “That’s very zen.” versus “She studies Zen Buddhism.”
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(colloquial) Extremely relaxed and collected.
Anagrams
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yen
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) , from (etyl) ).
Noun
(yen)
The unit of Japanese currency, equal to 100 sen.
A coin or note worth one yen.
Etymology 2
From .
Noun
(
en noun)
A strong desire, urge, or yearning.
Synonyms
* craving, desire, hankering, urge, yearning
Verb
(yenn)
To have a strong desire for.
