Japanese · Numbers & Time
千
sen
Thousand
Intermediatenumeral
Definition
The number one thousand. In Japanese, large numbers are grouped by ten-thousands rather than thousands.
Example
千円を両替してください。
Please exchange one thousand yen.
Etymology
'千' (sen) traces its roots to the ancient Chinese numeral for a thousand. It has been integrated into the Japanese counting system with a stable pronunciation.
How & Where It’s Used
'千' (sen) is utilized in both formal and informal situations. It is prevalent in budgeting, counting large quantities, and in formal writing.