enjeo · /ˈɛndʒʌ/
엔저
/ˈɛndʒʌ/noun
a depreciated Japanese yen
엔저
Used in economics and news for a yen that has lost value against major currencies such as the dollar, boosting exports but raising import costs.
엔화 가치가 달러 등 주요 통화 대비 낮아진 상태를 가리키는 경제·뉴스 용어로, 수출에는 유리하지만 수입 물가를 끌어올린다.
Examples
Exporters are celebrating the weak yen this quarter.
The weak yen has made Japan a bargain for foreign tourists.
A prolonged weak yen raises the cost of energy imports.
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