Meaning of 半 意味
half, middle, odd number, semi-
Learn Japanese kanji: 半 【 ハン / なか(ば) 】
Meaning: half, middle, odd number, semi-.
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How to write 半 - stroke order:
Stroke Count: 5

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半 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
今は1時半です。
Example #2
やっと半分終わった。
Example #3
かれは 20 代前半だ。
Example #4
私の誕生日は十月の後半です。
Example #5
この本はほとんど半分読んだ。
Example #6
彼は人生の大半を外国で過ごした。
Example #7
学期半ばで退学した。
Example #8
朝鮮半島を訪れたことがありますか。
Example #9
投票は過半数に 3 票足りなかった。
Example #10
この円の半径はどのくらいですか?
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