materialism vs yen

materialism

• Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns. 

• The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical. 

yen

• A strong desire, urge, or yearning. 

• The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen. 

• Opium. 

• A coin or note worth one yen. 

• To have a strong desire for.