half
hāfuLoanword from English half
half of something
このケーキを半分に分けてください
Please divide this cake in half.
general
One of two equal parts of a whole
時間の半分を勉強に使う
I spend half of my time studying.
Commonly used to describe equal divisions in time, space, or quantity.
general
A period of time that is half of a standard unit (e.g., half a year)
半年でこのプロジェクトを完成させる
We will complete this project in half a year.
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Common Usage
In Japanese, 'half' is often used with particles like 'に' (ni) to indicate division or 'だけ' (dake) to indicate a partial amount.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'half', derived from Old English 'hælf'.
Usage Notes
In Japanese, 'half' is often used in contexts involving equal division or partial quantities. It can also refer to a midpoint in time or space.
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