mon
The former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yenThe former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yen.
» Pokémon have invaded the streets of big cities.
Meaning
6 senses(historical)The former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yen.
(historical)The former currency of the Ryukyu Kingdom until its annexation by Japan.
The badge or emblem of a Japanese family, especially a family of the ancient feudal nobility; typically circular and consists of conventionalized forms from nature.
(colloquial)Man; used in places such as Jamaica, and Lancashire, Shropshire and the Black Country in England.
(slang)A creature in a video game, usually one which is captured, trained up and used in battles.
(slang)A video game or anime in which catching and battling creatures is an important element.
- the Mon-Khmer language spoken by the Mon
- a member of a Buddhist people living in Myanmar and adjacent parts of Thailand
- the second day of the week; the first working day
Examples
35 sentencesPokémon have invaded the streets of big cities.
Pikachu is a Pokémon.
Пікачу — покемон.
ruПикачу — покемон.
dePikachū ist ein Pokémon.
Do you play Pokémon?
Ти граєш у покемонів?
Does she play Pokémon?
Вона грає у покемонів?
Does he play Pokémon?
Він грає у покемонів?
Origin
From Japanese 文 (mon). From a dialectal variant of man; compare West Midland Middle EngliFrom Japanese 文 (mon).
From a dialectal variant of man; compare West Midland Middle English mon (alongside East Midland Middle English man).
Clipping of monster, via Japanese モン (mon) in Pokémon, Digimon, etc.
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Forms
plural: mons / monSynonyms
2 synonyms- the Mon-Khmer language spoken by the Mon:Mon language
- the second day of the week; the first working day:Monday
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular