半分
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Noun meaning 'half'. Used to indicate a division into two equal parts. Can be used alone or with counters, e.g., 『半分のケーキ』 (hanbun no keeki, 'half of the cake').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are baking cookies together in Mika's kitchen, discussing how to divide the dough.
半分
はんぶん
half
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Memory Hook
Imagine cutting a cake in half. You say, 'Half!' and point to one piece — 『半分』 (hanbun, 'half') sounds like 'hand bun' — you have half a bun in your hand.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『半分』 (hanbun, 'half') is often used in food contexts, like ordering half portions or sharing dishes. It's also common in expressions like 『半分こ』 (hanbunko, 'splitting something in half') among friends.
Forms
Base: 半分Noun meaning 'half'. Used to indicate a division into two equal parts. Can be used alone or with counters, e.g., 『半分のケーキ』 (hanbun no keeki, 'half of the cake').