# The Shocking Truth About '1000円弱': A Common Misunderstanding ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android ## Author - **Name**: Yantee JLB - **Username**: @YanteeJLB ## Content voice: にほんご→ENG I'm freaking shocked! What were you guys taught that "1000円弱" means? I always thought it meant a little over 1,000 yen — but apparently that’s wrong. I bet a lot of younger people in Japan think the same thing I did. by the way, I never use confusing expressions like that, and I wouldn’t even recommend using them either! 衝撃(しょうげき)を うけています！ みなさんは "1000円弱"という意味をどのように教わりましたか？僕は いつも 1000円より少し高い金額(きんがく)だと思っていました、たとえば、1050円や、高くても1200円。でも、どうやらそれは間違(まちが)っているみたいです。 ちなみに僕はこのような紛(まぎ)らわしい表現(ひょつげん)は一切(いっさい) 使(つか)う ことはありません。おすすめすらしないですね。 ----- I’d be grateful if you could point out anytime my speaking sounds off, even a little. That’s the area I care most about right now. I’m naturally pretty chatty and expressive in Japanese, but I feel like there’s a gap when I switch to English. Until I’m able to speak fluently and comfortably, it feels like I’m holding back a part of who I am. 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