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How to pronounce mon
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What does mon mean?
nounThe former currency of Japan until 1870, before the yen.
“The shimonsen or shimon, originally worth four mon, but debased to two mon.”
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.
intjcome on; come along with me
come on! Part of a chant for a team or band.
“Narrator: Jack's a Celtic fan. Jack: Mon the hoops!”
An expression of defiance or as a challenge; often as "mon then"
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“12 yr 4 mon 17 d”
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