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jun
juhn
Jun (noun) means a small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won. Example: “Prices in the old ledger were listed down to the last jun.”
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A small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won.
"Prices in the old ledger were listed down to the last jun."
How to use jun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Korean equivalent of a cent — a tiny fraction of the main currency, the won.
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Prices in the old ledger were listed down to the last _____.
Etymology
Borrowed into English from Korean 전 (jeon), the name of the same subunit.
Frequently asked questions
What does “jun” mean?
The word “jun” means a small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won. In plain terms, the Korean equivalent of a cent — a tiny fraction of the main currency, the won.
How do you pronounce “jun”?
“Jun” is pronounced juhn (/dʒʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “jun” in a sentence?
Here is “jun” used in a sentence: “Prices in the old ledger were listed down to the last jun.”
What part of speech is “jun”?
“Jun” is a noun.
Where does the word “jun” come from?
The word “jun” comes from Korean. Borrowed into English from Korean 전 (jeon), the name of the same subunit.
Is “jun” a common word?
“Jun” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a jun and a won?
A won is the main currency unit of North Korea, and a jun is a subunit worth one hundredth of a won. Their relationship is similar to that between a dollar and a cent.
How many jun make up one won?
One hundred jun make up a single won, so the jun serves as the smallest fractional unit of the currency. This mirrors the way a penny relates to a pound or a cent to a dollar.
Is 'jun' used in both North and South Korea?
The jun is used as a monetary unit in North Korea and was formerly used in South Korea. In modern South Korea it is no longer part of everyday currency use.
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