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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

adj
Pronounced: han
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
ハーフ
adj
Pronounced: hāfu
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
半分
noun
Pronounced: hanbun

What does "half" mean?

  1. adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
    "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting."
  2. adv Partially, or to an incomplete degree.
    "He was half asleep during the lecture."
  3. 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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