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VocabJLPT N2

first half

Noun

Definitions

1. first half

Means "the first half" of something, such as the first half of a game, a year, or a century. It is the opposite of 後半 (second half) and is commonly used in sports, time references, and storytelling. For example, you might use it to refer to the first half of a movie or the first half of the year.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you take your time with the first half, the second half gets a lot easier.

Sentence 2

Yes, I was able to stay calm through the first half!

Sentence 3

For example, if you rush to conclusions in the first half, the discussion stays shallow.

Sentence 4

Please make sure to cover the key points in the first half.

Sentence 5

The first half feels kind of upbeat, but then the second half suddenly gets really heavy, right?