半
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Noun meaning 'half'. Often used with counters or time expressions. For example, with time: 『二時半』 (niji han, 'half past two').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Mika are sharing a dessert and discussing how to split it fairly.
半
はん
half
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Memory Hook
Imagine a clock split in half: one side shows the hour, the other side shows 『半』 (han, 'half') past. 'Half' → はん (han).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『半』 (han, 'half') is commonly used in time expressions like 『三時半』 (sanji han, 'half past three'). It's also used in other contexts, such as 『半分』 (hanbun, 'half portion') in food or measurements.
Forms
Base: 半Noun meaning 'half'. Often used with counters or time expressions. For example, with time: 『二時半』 (niji han, 'half past two').