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半年
hantoshi, hannen
Description
「半年」は一年の半分、つまり六か月のことです。
"半年" means half a year, that is, six months.
「はんとし」と読むことが多いですが、「はんねん」と読むこともあります。
It is often read as "はんとし", but can also be read as "はんねん".
Meanings
半年hantoshi
half a year; six months
日本に半年住んでいました。
I lived in Japan for half a year.
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Notes
- Etymology
半 (han, half) + 年 (toshi/nen, year), literally 'half year'.
- Nuance
usually read hantoshi in speech; hannen appears in more formal or written contexts.
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