This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

前半

Readings

Kana: ぜんはん、ぜんぱん
Romaji: zenhan, zenpan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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first half

See also: 後半

Kanji

Readings: ゼン、 まえ、 -まえ
Meanings: in front, before
Readings: ハン、 なか.ば
Meanings: half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-

Example Sentences

前半(ぜんはん)(かれ)らは()()せムードとなった。
➥They went on the offensive in the first half.
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そのプログラムは今頃(いまごろ)もう(はじ)まっているはずです。だから、前半(ぜんはん)はたぶん()られないでしょう。
➥The program should have started by now, so we'll probably miss the first half.
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