Lakhon is a term used in South Asia, particularly in countries like India and Pakistan, to denote the number one hundred thousand (100,000). It is derived from the Hindi and Urdu languages and is commonly used in everyday conversation, finance, and statistics to express large quantities. In the context of currency, for example, one lakh rupees refers to 100,000 rupees. The term is often used in various sectors, including business, economics, and demographics, to quantify populations, sales figures, and other significant metrics.