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前半
zenhan
Description
「前半」は、時間や試合、話などを二つに分けたときの、初めの半分のことです。
"前半" refers to the first half when dividing time, a game, or a story into two parts.
スポーツの試合や、一年、二十代などによく使います。
It is often used for sports games, a year, or the twenties.
Meanings
前半zenhan
the first half of a period or event
試合の前半はとても面白かった。
The first half of the match was very interesting.
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Notes
- Etymology
前 (front/before) + 半 (half); contrast with 後半 (kouhan), the second half.
- Nuance
often read zenhan, but zempan is also used, especially in speech.
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