half in Japanese
half in Japanese is 半, ハーフ, 半分 — half means equal to one of two equal parts of something.
half in Japanese
半
Pronounced: han
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
ハーフ
Pronounced: hāfu
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
半分
Pronounced: hanbun
What does "half" mean?
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adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
"She ate half a sandwich before the meeting."
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adv Partially, or to an incomplete degree.
"He was half asleep during the lecture."
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noun One of two equal parts into which something is divided.
"Cut the apple into two halves."
half in a sentence
- She ate half a sandwich before the meeting.
- Half the class failed the pop quiz.
- He was half asleep during the lecture.
- The job was only half finished by Friday.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "half" in Japanese?
"half" in Japanese is 半, ハーフ, 半分. half means: Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
How do you pronounce 半?
"half" in Japanese is 半, pronounced "han".
How do you use "half" in a sentence?
Example: "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting." In Japanese, "half" is 半, ハーフ, 半分.
Are there other ways to say "half" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "half": 半, ハーフ, 半分.
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