rin

[ rin ]

noun

, plural rin.

1. a money of account of Japan, the thousandth part of a yen or the tenth part of a sen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rin¹

1870–75; < Japanese ri ( n ) < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese lí; likin

Example Sentences

An advocate for L.A.’s most famous feline, P-22, is asking why the puma can’t get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which has honorees including Lassie and Rin Tin Tin and fictional characters such as Batman and Godzilla.

From Los Angeles Times

Phnom Penh Municipal Court spokesperson Y Rin told the BBC that the charges were related to five social media posts made in September, but did not elaborate.

From BBC

“All we dreamed of was putting out a 7 inch single,” says singer Amanda ‘Manda Rin’ McKinnon.

From BBC

Holden found no evidence to substantiate rumors that famed Hollywood dog Rin Tin Tin was buried on the site or that it served as a hunting lodge that drew a visit from President Theodore Roosevelt.

From Seattle Times

“Absent a robust external mission that would be deployed very soon, we are facing quite a tragic scenario in Haiti,” warned Diego Da Rin with International Crisis Group.

From Seattle Times