10,000-yen note; ten-thousand yen bill
Common term for a 10,000-yen banknote. Often used in everyday conversation about cash.
I only have one 10,000-yen note in my wallet.
万券で払ってもお釣りは大丈夫ですか。
Is it okay if I pay with a 10,000-yen bill? Will you have change?
Compound of 万 (まん, 'ten thousand') and 券 (けん, 'ticket' or 'certificate'), literally meaning 'ten-thousand certificate'. The term is a straightforward description of the banknote's value.