won
/wɒn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “won” mean?
The currency of Korea, worth 100 jun in North Korea and 100 jeon in South Korea.
Is “won” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.