半 - 1. to divide into two; one of two halves E.g.: 半分 (half), 折半 (split in half) 2. insufficient; incomplete E.g.: 半玉 (apprentice geisha), 半可通 (person with superficial knowledge) 3. middle; halfway; semi- E.g.: 半途 (halfway), 夜半 (midnight) 4. odd number E.g.: 丁半 (even and odd) 5. small E.g.: 半鐘 (small fire bell), 半弓 (small bow)

半 (なか.ば) — to divide into two; one of two halves<br>E. insufficient; incomplete<br>E. middle; halfway; semi-<br>E. odd number <br>E. small<br>E.

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なか.ば

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ハン

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二 丨 丷

Meaning

• to divide into two; one of two halves
  E. insufficient; incomplete
  E. middle; halfway; semi-
  E. odd number
  E. small
  E.

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