Meaning

Primary

One Hundred Million Yen

Word Type

noun

Explanation

One hundred million yen! So rich! You have one hundred million yen!

Reading

いちおくえん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一億円をもらう

    to receive one hundred million yen

    一億円を見つける

    to find one hundred million yen

    一億円を失う

    to lose one hundred million yen

Context Sentences

え、この絵、一億円もするんですか?

Wait, does this painting really cost a hundred million yen?

やばい、一億円が入ったスーツケースがない!さっきまでここにあったのに。

Oh no, the suitcase with a hundred million yen is missing! It was here just a moment ago.

一億円とか大きな注文は入ってないけど、コンスタントに注文はあるよ。

We don't get big, hundred million yen orders, but we do get steady orders.

Kanji Composition