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VocabJLPT N4

half

NounPrefixSuffix

Definitions

1. half
2. semi-
3. half-past
4. odd number

This noun and suffix means "half." It is used to express half of a number, time, or quantity, such as half past the hour or half of a given amount, and it commonly appears in telling time and describing fractions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "We split the responsibility fifty-fifty."

Sentence 2

I think roughly half of this is my fault.

Sentence 3

You only heard half of it before making up your mind, didn't you?

Sentence 4

She offered to pay for half of it.

Sentence 5

I feel like I only understand about half of it still.