JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
半 — half
- Reading
- ハン・なか.ば
- Meaning
- half; middle; odd number; semi-; part-
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
半 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ハン・なか.ば and it means half; middle; odd number; semi-; part-. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
半 appears in everyday japanese words such as 半 (half), 半端 (remnant) and 半島 (peninsula).
Japanese words containing 半
Frequently asked questions
What does 半 mean in Japanese?
半 means half; middle; odd number; semi-; part- in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 半 read?
半 is read ハン・なか.ば. Reading it inside real words — 半 and 半端 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 半 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 半 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 半 in a word?
A common word containing 半 is 半 (はん) — "half". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 半 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 半 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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