新しん円えん

noun

new yen (1946 currency)

Historical term for the yen issued in 1946 as part of post-war anti-inflation measures. Not used for modern currency.

• 戦せん後ご、政せい府ふはインフレ対たい策さくとして新しん円えんを発はっ行こうした。

  After the war, the government issued new yen as a countermeasure against inflation.