半
KanjiJLPT N5
Half
half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-
Mnemonic
Think of this as an ax cutting through a log — cut in half.
Details
The keyword for 半 is half. This kanji represents the concept of dividing something into two equal parts, signifying one of those two portions. It conveys the idea of being incomplete or partial, as in the midpoint of something. It is widely used to express the notion of half a quantity, a midway point in time, or something that is not yet whole.
- On'yomi
- はん
- Kun'yomi
- なか.ば