When used as a suffix, ～半 (han) means 'half' or 'half past.' This is commonly seen when telling time to indicate the half hour. For instance, to say 'half past three,' you would combine the number for three (三 / san) with ～半 (han) to make 三時半 (sanji han).
You'll also hear it in other contexts like indicating half a year (半年 / hantoshi) or half price (半額 / hangaku). So, while it frequently appears with time, its meaning of 'half' can be applied more broadly.
It's a very straightforward suffix once you get the hang of it, and you'll encounter it often in daily conversation.
When used as a suffix, ～半 (han) means 'half.' For example, it is frequently used when talking about time. You can say 3時半 (san-ji-han) to mean half past three.
This suffix can also be used to mean 'a half' of something. For instance, to say 'half year,' you could say 半年 (han-toshi). It can also be used for half a month (半月 - han-tsuki).
You can also use this suffix when counting people. For instance, you could say something like, クラスの半分が日本人です (Kurasu no hanbun ga nihon-jin desu), meaning 'Half of the class is Japanese.'
When used as a suffix, ～半 (han) means "half." You'll most commonly hear it when people are telling time, as in, "half past [hour]." For example, ３時半 (san-ji han) means "half past three."
You can also use it to refer to a duration of time, like "half a year" or "half a day." For example, 半年 (han-toshi) means "half a year." Or, if you wanted to say "one and a half years," you'd say １年半 (ichi-nen han).
It can also be used to refer to a group of people, but that's less common. For instance, 半数 (han-sū) means "half the number" or "half the people." You might hear this in news reports or more formal contexts.
There are also some idiomatic expressions that use 半. For example, 半信半疑 (han-shin han-gi) means "half in doubt," or "dubious." These are more advanced and you'll pick them up as you go.
～半 30秒了解
- Use after a number for 'half past'.
- Example: 三時半 (sanji han) - half past three.
- Commonly used when telling time.
§ What Does ～半 Mean?
The Japanese suffix ～半 (han) is straightforward and very useful. It directly translates to 'half' or 'half past' when talking about time. You attach it to the end of an hour to indicate that it's 30 minutes past that hour. This is a common way to tell time in Japanese, so you'll hear it often in daily conversations.
- DEFINITION
- Suffix for half past (e.g., half past three).
§ When to Use ～半
You use ～半 after the hour, specifically when it's 30 minutes past the hour. For example, if it's 3:30, you'd say 'three half' (literally). It's a quick and efficient way to communicate time without having to say '30 minutes' every time. This is especially helpful in casual settings or when giving general meeting times.
Let's look at some examples:
- For 1:30, you say: 一時半 (いちじはん - ichiji han)
- For 2:30, you say: 二時半 (にじはん - niji han)
- For 7:30, you say: 七時半 (しちじはん - shichiji han)
- For 10:30, you say: 十時半 (じゅうじはん - jūji han)
今、一時半です。
It's half past one now.
会議は九時半に始まります。
The meeting starts at half past nine.
お昼ご飯は十二時半に食べましょう。
Let's eat lunch at half past twelve.
§ Important Notes
Remember to use the correct Japanese counter for hours, which is 時 (ji). So it's always 'hour + 時 + 半'. Don't just say the number and then half. For instance, you wouldn't say 'いち半' for 1:30, but 'いちじ半'. This might seem obvious, but it's a common mistake for beginners. Consistency in using 時 is key.
Also, ～半 specifically means 'half past the hour'. It doesn't mean 'half an hour' in a general sense (e.g., 'I need half an hour'). For that, you would use ３０分 (さんじゅっぷん - sanjuppun) or ３０分間 (さんじゅっぷんかん - sanjuppunkan). Keep this distinction clear to avoid misunderstandings.
Mastering ～半 will significantly improve your ability to talk about time in Japanese naturally. Practice using it with different hours until it feels comfortable. It’s a small but powerful piece of vocabulary for daily conversations.
§ What is ～半 (han)?
The Japanese suffix ～半 (han) means "half." When you attach it to a number followed by a counter, it means "half of that thing." But for telling time, it specifically means "half past the hour." It's a very common and easy way to say things like "half past three" or "four thirty."
§ How to use ～半 (han) with time
Using ～半 (han) for time is straightforward. You just need to know the hour and then add ～半 (han) after it. Remember, Japanese uses specific counters for hours. The counter for hours is ～時 (ji). So, the pattern is: [Hour number] + 時 (ji) + 半 (han).
- Formula
- [Hour number] + 時 (ji) + 半 (han)
Let's look at some examples:
- One thirty: 一時半 (ichi-ji-han)
- Two thirty: 二時半 (ni-ji-han)
- Three thirty: 三時半 (san-ji-han)
- Four thirty: 四時半 (yo-ji-han)
- Five thirty: 五時半 (go-ji-han)
- Six thirty: 六時半 (roku-ji-han)
- Seven thirty: 七時半 (shichi-ji-han)
- Eight thirty: 八時半 (hachi-ji-han)
- Nine thirty: 九時半 (ku-ji-han)
- Ten thirty: 十時半 (juu-ji-han)
- Eleven thirty: 十一時半 (juu-ichi-ji-han)
- Twelve thirty: 十二時半 (juu-ni-ji-han)
Notice how the number for four changes from よん (yon) to よ (yo) when used with ～時 (ji). Also, seven is しち (shichi) and nine is く (ku) with ～時 (ji). These are irregular pronunciations you need to remember for telling time in Japanese.
§ Examples in sentences
Here are some practical examples of how to use ～半 (han) in full sentences:
会議は三時半に始まります。
- Hint
- The meeting starts at three thirty.
私の学校は八時半に始まります。
- Hint
- My school starts at eight thirty.
いつも七時半に朝ご飯を食べます。
- Hint
- I always eat breakfast at seven thirty.
彼女は十時半に来るでしょう。
- Hint
- She will probably come at ten thirty.
When you ask what time it is, you can also respond using ～半 (han).
- Question
- 今、何時ですか？ (Ima nan-ji desu ka?) - What time is it now?
- Answer
- 九時半です。 (Ku-ji-han desu.) - It's nine thirty.
§ Important notes
While ～半 (han) is very convenient, remember it only applies to "half past" the hour (i.e., 30 minutes past). For other minute increments, you will need to use the full minute count with ～分 (fun/pun).
- Incorrect use
- 二時十五半 (Incorrect for two fifteen)
- Correct use
- 二時十五分 (ni-ji juugo-fun) (Correct for two fifteen)
Practice using ～半 (han) whenever you want to say "half past" the hour. It's a fundamental part of telling time in Japanese and will make your conversations much more natural.
Let's clear up some common mistakes with ～半 (han). This suffix is used for 'half past' when telling time. It’s pretty straightforward, but there are a few places learners often get tripped up. Don't worry, we'll fix them.
§ Mistake 1: Using ～半 with minutes
The biggest mistake is trying to use ～半 with specific minute counts. For example, if you want to say 'three thirty', you might be tempted to say さんじはんぷん (sanji hanpun). This is wrong.
Instead of saying 'three thirty minutes', just say 'three half'.
- Correct Example
- さんじはん (sanji han)
今、三時半です。
It's three thirty now.
§ Mistake 2: Using ～半 for 'half of something'
This is a common pitfall. While 'half' in English can mean 'half past' or 'half of something (e.g., half an apple)', ～半 (han) in this context *only* refers to 'half past' an hour. If you want to say 'half of something else', you need a different word.
- Incorrect Example
- りんご半 (ringo han) - if trying to say 'half an apple'
- Correct Example
- りんご半分 (ringo hanbun)
リンゴを半分食べました。
I ate half an apple.
§ Mistake 3: Forgetting the counter for hours
This isn't strictly a mistake with ～半 itself, but it's related and worth mentioning. You always need the counter for hours, which is ～時 (ji), before adding ～半.
- Incorrect Example
- いち半 (ichi han) - if trying to say 'one thirty'
- Correct Example
- いちじ半 (ichiji han)
会議は一時半に始まります。
The meeting starts at one thirty.
§ Summary of Key Points
- ～半 (han) is ONLY for 'half past' when telling time.
- Do NOT add minute counters (っぷん/ふん) after ～半.
- Do NOT use ～半 for 'half of something' in general. Use 半分 (hanbun) or other specific counters.
- Always include the hour counter ～時 (ji) before ～半.
Keep these points in mind, and you'll be using ～半 (han) like a pro. Practice makes perfect!
Let's talk about ～半 (han). This is an easy and useful Japanese suffix. You use it to say 'half past' an hour. If you want to say 'half past three,' for example, this is the word you need.
§ What does ～半 mean?
- DEFINITION
- Suffix for half past (e.g., half past three).
It literally means 'half.' When you attach it to an hour, it means 'half past that hour.' For example, if you say 'three-half' (三時半), it means 3:30. It's straightforward.
§ Examples of ～半 in sentences
Here are some common ways you'll hear and use ～半:
今、三時半です。
It is three thirty now. (Literally: now, three o'clock half is)
会議は二時半に始まります。
The meeting starts at two thirty.
七時半に駅で会いましょう。
Let's meet at the station at seven thirty.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
When talking about time, you have a few options, but ～半 is specifically for 'half past the hour.' Let's look at the differences:
- ～半 (han): Use this when you mean 30 minutes past a specific hour. This is its primary and most common use in time-telling. It's concise and widely understood.
- ～時三十分 (～ji sanjuppun): This literally means 'o'clock thirty minutes.' While it's not wrong to say, for half-past times, using ～半 is more common and sounds more natural in everyday conversation. Think of it like saying 'half past three' versus 'three thirty minutes' in English. Both are understood, but one is more idiomatic.
Here’s a direct comparison:
一時半 (ichiji han)
One thirty / Half past one.
Vs.
一時三十分 (ichiji sanjuppun)
One thirty minutes.
Both are correct, but the first one with ～半 is what most native speakers would use for this specific time.
- ～分 (～fun/pun): This is the general suffix for minutes. You use this for any other minute increment (e.g., 十五分 for 15 minutes, 四十分 for 40 minutes). Only for '30 minutes past' do you have the special option of ～半.
五時十五分です。
It is five fifteen minutes.
You wouldn't say 五時半 for 5:15. You must use ～分 here.
Mastering ～半 will make your Japanese sound much more natural when discussing times. It's a small detail, but it makes a big difference in fluency. Keep practicing, and you'll get it right every time!
How Formal Is It?
"会議は三時半に始まります。"
"今、三時半だよ。"
"三時半に集合ね。"
"おやつの時間は三時半だよ。"
"三半に集まろ。"
按水平分级的例句
2時半です。
It is half past two.
3時半に食べます。
I will eat at half past three.
今、4時半です。
Now, it is half past four.
5時半に起きます。
I wake up at half past five.
6時半に帰ります。
I will go home at half past six.
7時半にテレビを見ます。
I watch TV at half past seven.
8時半に寝ます。
I go to sleep at half past eight.
9時半に勉強します。
I study at half past nine.
今、八時半です。
It is half past eight now.
会議は九時半に始まります。
The meeting starts at half past nine.
毎日、七時半に朝ごはんを食べます。
I eat breakfast at half past seven every day.
映画は一時半に終わります。
The movie finishes at half past one.
彼は十時半に来ると言っていました。
He said he would come at half past ten.
お店は六時半に閉まります。
The store closes at half past six.
列車は二時半に出発します。
The train departs at half past two.
私たちは五時半に会う予定です。
We plan to meet at half past five.
午後三時半に打ち合わせがあります。
I have a meeting at three thirty PM.
彼はいつも午前七時半に朝食をとります。
He always eats breakfast at seven thirty AM.
映画は八時半に始まります。
The movie starts at eight thirty.
コンサートは九時半に終わりました。
The concert finished at nine thirty.
お店は十時半に開店します。
The store opens at ten thirty.
私たちは一時半にランチを食べました。
We had lunch at one thirty.
バスは二時半に出発します。
The bus departs at two thirty.
彼女は毎日五時半にジョギングをします。
She jogs every day at five thirty.
常见搭配
常用短语
今、一時半です。
It's one thirty now.
会議は二時半に始まります。
The meeting starts at two thirty.
毎日、三時半に帰ります。
I go home at three thirty every day.
電車は四時半に出ます。
The train leaves at four thirty.
五時半に会いませんか。
Shall we meet at five thirty?
六時半に夕食を食べます。
I eat dinner at six thirty.
彼は七時半に到着します。
He arrives at seven thirty.
八時半に寝ます。
I go to bed at eight thirty.
九時半に店が閉まります。
The shop closes at nine thirty.
十時半に電話をします。
I will call at ten thirty.
语法模式
句型
X時半です。
3時半です。 (It's half past three.)
X時半に～
6時半に起きます。 (I wake up at half past six.)
～からX時半まで
9時から5時半まで働きます。 (I work from 9:00 to 5:30.)
X時半ごろ
7時半ごろに食べます。 (I eat around half past seven.)
小贴士
Basic Time Telling with ～半
To say 'half past' a certain hour in Japanese, you attach ～半 (han) to the hour. For example, 3:30 is 三時半 (san-ji han).
Forming Half Past Times
The basic structure is [Hour]時半 ([Hour]-ji han). Remember to use the Japanese counter for hours, which is 時 (ji).
Common Usage of ～半
This suffix is very common for everyday time telling. It's much more natural than saying 'three o'clock and thirty minutes' (三時三十分) for 3:30.
No 'AM' or 'PM' with ～半
When using ～半, you would typically add 午前 (gozen) for AM or 午後 (gogo) for PM before the hour. For example, 午前七時半 (gozen shichi-ji han) for 7:30 AM.
Practice Saying Times Aloud
The best way to get comfortable with ～半 is to practice saying different 'half past' times aloud. Try saying 1:30, 5:30, 10:30, etc., in Japanese.
Distinguish from 'Half Of Something'
Be aware that while 半 means 'half', when used as a suffix with hours, it specifically means 'half past'. For 'half of something else', you might use 半分 (hanbun).
Hearing ～半 in Conversations
Listen for ～半 in Japanese conversations, especially when discussing appointments, train schedules, or daily routines. This will help you internalize its usage.
Writing Times with ～半
When writing times, you can use the kanji 半 directly. For instance, 二時半 (ni-ji han) for 2:30.
Combining with Other Time Expressions
You can combine ～半 with other time expressions. For example, 'I'll arrive at 7:30' could be 七時半に着きます (shichi-ji han ni tsukimasu).
Memorize Irregular Hour Readings
While most hours follow a regular pattern, remember that 4 o'clock is 四時 (yo-ji) and 9 o'clock is 九時 (ku-ji) when combined with 時, and this applies when adding ～半.
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真实语境
Telling time in Japanese. This is used when you want to say 'half past' an hour.
- 三時半 (さんじはん) - half past three
- 九時半 (くじはん) - half past nine
- 一時半 (いちじはん) - half past one
Scheduling or confirming appointments. You can use it to suggest or agree on a specific time.
- 三時半に会いましょう。(さんじはんに あいましょう。) - Let's meet at half past three.
- 何時半が都合がいいですか。(なんじはんが つごうが いいですか。) - What half-hour is convenient for you?
- 九時半に始まるよ。(くじはんに はじまるよ。) - It starts at half past nine.
Discussing daily routines or events that occur at specific half-hour intervals.
- 私の仕事は五時半に終わる。(わたしの しごとは ごじはんに おわる。) - My work finishes at half past five.
- テレビ番組は八時半に始まる。(テレビばんぐみは はちじはんに はじまる。) - The TV program starts at half past eight.
- 毎日七時半に朝食を食べる。(まいにち しちじはんに ちょうしょくを たべる。) - I eat breakfast at half past seven every day.
Making plans with friends or family where specific times are important.
- 映画は六時半に始まる。(えいがは ろくじはんに はじまる。) - The movie starts at half past six.
- 明日、二時半に電話して。(あした、にじはんに でんわして。) - Call me tomorrow at half past two.
- パーティーは七時半からだよ。(パーティーは しちじはんからだよ。) - The party is from half past seven.
In a more formal setting, like at a train station or airport, for departure or arrival times.
- 電車は十時半に出発します。(でんしゃは じゅうじはんに しゅっぱつします。) - The train departs at half past ten.
- 飛行機は一時半に到着します。(ひこうきは いちじはんに とうちゃくします。) - The plane arrives at half past one.
- 会議は四時半に終わる予定です。(かいぎは よじはんに おわる よていです。) - The meeting is scheduled to finish at half past four.
对话开场白
"今、何時半ですか？ (いま、なんじはん ですか？) - What time is it now (half past)?"
"何時に会いたいですか、例えば三時半はどうですか？ (なんじに あいたいですか、たとえば さんじはん は どうですか？) - What time do you want to meet, for example, how about half past three?"
"あなたの国では、一日の中で何時半が一番忙しいですか？ (あなたの くにでは、いちにちの なかで なんじはんが いちばん いそがしいですか？) - In your country, which half-hour is the busiest part of the day?"
"週末、いつも何時半に起きますか？ (しゅうまつ、いつも なんじはんに おきますか？) - On the weekend, what half-hour do you usually wake up?"
"今日の夕食は何時半に食べる予定ですか？ (きょうの ゆうしょくは なんじはんに たべる よていですか？) - What half-hour are you planning to eat dinner today?"
日记主题
今日の予定を「～半」を使って具体的に書き出してみましょう。例えば、「午前九時半に…」のように。(きょうの よていを「～はん」を つかって ぐたいてきに かきだしてみましょう。たとえば、「ごぜん くじはんに…」の ように。) - Write out today's schedule specifically using "～半". For example, "At half past nine in the morning...".
あなたが最近「～半」を使った会話を思い出して、その状況と会話の内容を書いてみましょう。(あなたが さいきん「～はん」を つかった かいわを おもいだして、その じょうきょうと かいわの ないようを かいてみましょう。) - Recall a recent conversation where you used "～半" and write about the situation and content of the conversation.
日本の生活で「～半」がどのように使われるか、具体的な例を五つ考えてみましょう。 (にほんの せいかつで「～はん」が どのように つかわれるか、ぐたいてきな れいを いつつ かんがえてみましょう。) - Think of five specific examples of how "～半" is used in Japanese life.
もし一日だけ時間を「～半」でしか表現できないとしたら、どんな一日になりますか？具体的に書いてみましょう。(もし いちにちだけ じかんを「～はん」でしか ひょうげんできないとしたら、どんな いちにちになりますか？ ぐたいてきに かいてみましょう。) - If you could only express time using "～半" for one day, what kind of day would it be? Write about it specifically.
「～半」を使って、あなたの理想の一日のスケジュールを書いてみましょう。(「～はん」を つかって、あなたの りそうの いちにちの スケジュールを かいてみましょう。) - Using "～半", write your ideal daily schedule.
自我测试 138 个问题
今、八時___です。
To say 'half past' a certain hour, you use the suffix ～半 (han) directly after the hour. '半分' (hanbun) means 'half of something' or 'half portion'.
会議は一時___に始まります。
～半 (han) is used to indicate 'half past' an hour. It is commonly written in hiragana when speaking about time.
お昼ご飯は十二時___です。
Use ～半 (han) after the hour to express 'half past'. '半々' (hanhan) means 'half and half'.
電車は七時___に出発します。
The suffix ～半 (han) is used for 'half past' a specific hour. It's an essential part of telling time in Japanese.
私たちは六時___に会う予定です。
For 'half past six', you would say 六時半 (rokuji han). '半分' (hanbun) is used for half of an object or quantity.
お店は九時___に開きます。
To indicate 'half past nine', the correct form is 九時半 (kuji han). This is a common way to specify time.
Which of these means 'half past two'?
二時 (niji) means two o'clock, and 半 (han) means half. So, 二時半 means half past two.
How would you say 'half past seven'?
七時 (shichi-ji) means seven o'clock, and 半 (han) means half. So, 七時半 means half past seven.
Choose the correct way to say 'half past ten'.
十時 (jū-ji) means ten o'clock, and 半 (han) means half. So, 十時半 means half past ten.
五時半 (Go-ji-han) means 'half past five'.
五時 (go-ji) is five o'clock, and 半 (han) means half. So, 五時半 is indeed half past five.
十二時半 (Jūni-ji-han) means 'half past one'.
十二時 (jūni-ji) means twelve o'clock, so 十二時半 means half past twelve, not half past one.
～半 (han) can be used to say 'half an hour'.
While 半 means half, the suffix ～半 is specifically used with times to mean 'half past'. For 'half an hour', you would use 30分 (san-jup-pun).
What time is it?
Listen for the time.
When do I wake up?
Read this aloud:
八時半
Focus: はちじはん
你说的：
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Read this aloud:
一時半です。
Focus: いちじはんです
你说的：
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Read this aloud:
十時半に食べます。
Focus: じゅうじはんにたべます
你说的：
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How do you say 'half past two' in Japanese using '～半'?
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Sample answer
二時半 (にじはん)
Write 'half past eight' in Japanese using '～半'.
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Sample answer
八時半 (はちじはん)
Translate 'half past ten' into Japanese using '～半'.
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Sample answer
十時半 (じゅうじはん)
What time is it?
Read this passage:
今、一時半です。 (いま、いちじはんです。)
What time is it?
一時半 (いちじはん) means half past one.
一時半 (いちじはん) means half past one.
When does the meeting start?
Read this passage:
会議は六時半に始まります。 (かいぎは ろくじはんに はじまります。)
When does the meeting start?
六時半 (ろくじはん) means half past six.
六時半 (ろくじはん) means half past six.
What time is lunch?
Read this passage:
ランチは十二時半です。 (ランチは じゅうにじはんです。)
What time is lunch?
十二時半 (じゅうにじはん) means half past twelve.
十二時半 (じゅうにじはん) means half past twelve.
The correct order to say 'It is now half past one' in Japanese.
The correct order to say 'I go to school at half past eight.' in Japanese.
The correct order to say 'I eat dinner at half past six.' in Japanese.
今、八時___です。
「半」 (han) is used as a suffix to indicate 'half past' when telling time. 「半分」 (hanbun) means 'half of something' as a noun. The sentence translates to 'It is half past eight now.'
会議は一時___に始まります。
To say 'half past one', you use 「一時半」 (ichiji han). The sentence means 'The meeting starts at half past one.'
電車は九時___に出発します。
「九時半」 (kuji han) means 'half past nine'. The sentence translates to 'The train departs at half past nine.'
お昼ご飯は十二時___に食べます。
「十二時半」 (jūniji han) is the correct way to say 'half past twelve'. The sentence means 'I eat lunch at half past twelve.'
今日の宿題はもう終わりです。三時___に終わりました。
「三時半」 (sanji han) means 'half past three'. The sentence translates to 'Today's homework is already finished. I finished it at half past three.'
私の仕事は朝の七時___に始まります。
「七時半」 (shichiji han) is used to express 'half past seven'. The sentence means 'My work starts at half past seven in the morning.'
Choose the correct way to say 'half past seven'.
The suffix ～半 (han) comes after the hour. So, seven o'clock (七時) + half (半) makes 七時半.
Which option correctly translates 'half past one'?
To say 'half past one', you say 'one o'clock' (一時) followed by 'half' (半).
How do you say 'half past ten'?
The correct structure is 'hour' + '時' (ji) + '半' (han). So, 十時半.
You can say '五時半' (goji han) to mean 'half past five'.
Yes, '五時半' literally means 'five o'clock half', which translates to 'half past five'.
The phrase '半二時' (han niji) correctly means 'half past two'.
No, the correct order is 'hour' + '時' + '半'. So it should be '二時半' (niji han).
'八時半' (hachiji han) means 'half past eight'.
That's right. '八時半' correctly indicates 'half past eight'.
What time is it now? (It's 8:30)
When does the meeting start? (The meeting starts at 9:30.)
When do you eat lunch? (I eat lunch at 12:30.)
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今、何時ですか。
Focus: なんじ
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六時半に起きる。
Focus: ろくじはんにおきる
你说的：
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電車は一時半に来ます。
Focus: でんしゃはいちじはんにきます
你说的：
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Write the time 'half past eight' in Japanese, using kanji for the number.
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八時半 (はちじはん)
Write 'half past nine' in Japanese, using hiragana for the number.
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くじはん
You have a meeting at half past two. Write 'half past two' in Japanese.
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二時半 (にじはん)
What time does the class start?
Read this passage:
授業は十時半に始まります。 (じゅぎょうは じゅうじはんに はじまります。)
What time does the class start?
十時半 (じゅうじはん) means half past ten.
十時半 (じゅうじはん) means half past ten.
When does he leave home?
Read this passage:
彼は六時半に家を出ます。 (かれは ろくじはんに いえを でます。)
When does he leave home?
六時半 (ろくじはん) means half past six.
六時半 (ろくじはん) means half past six.
What time is lunch?
Read this passage:
ランチは一時半です。 (ランチは いちじはんです。)
What time is lunch?
一時半 (いちじはん) means half past one.
一時半 (いちじはん) means half past one.
会議は3時___に始まります。
「半」は「3時半」のように時間の「半分」を意味します。
私の仕事は毎日8時___に終わります。
「半」は「8時半」のように時間の「半分」を意味します。
電車は午後6時___に出発します。
「半」は「6時半」のように時間の「半分」を意味します。
ランチは12時___に食べます。
「半」は「12時半」のように時間の「半分」を意味します。
授業は午前9時___に始まります。
「半」は「9時半」のように時間の「半分」を意味します。
彼とは午後2時___に会う予定です。
「半」は「2時半」のように時間の「半分」を意味します。
Choose the correct way to say "half past eight" in Japanese.
To say 'half past' a certain hour, you attach '半 (han)' directly after the hour, for example, '八時半' for half past eight.
Which of the following means "half past one"?
The correct structure is the hour followed by '時半 (ji han)', so '一時半' means half past one.
If it's "eleven thirty", what is the most appropriate Japanese expression?
十一時半 (jūichi-ji han) directly translates to half past eleven, which is the most common and accurate way to say 11:30.
The phrase "半時 (han-ji)" correctly means "half past an hour".
While '半 (han)' means half, '半時 (han-ji)' is not used to indicate 'half past an hour'. The correct way is to attach '半 (han)' after the hour, like '一時半 (ichi-ji han)'.
"五時半 (go-ji han)" means "half past five".
Yes, '五時半 (go-ji han)' correctly means 'half past five'. The pattern is hour + 時 + 半.
When expressing "half past", the '半 (han)' always comes before the hour.
No, '半 (han)' always comes after the hour. For example, '二時半 (ni-ji han)' for half past two, not '半二時 (han ni-ji)'.
What time did they wake up and eat breakfast?
When does the meeting start?
When is today's movie showing at the theater?
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いちじはん
Focus: はん
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くじはん
Focus: くじはん
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よじはん
Focus: よじはん
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You are making plans to meet a friend. You want to meet at 8:30 PM. Write a short message in Japanese telling them the time.
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今晩、午後八時半に会いましょう。
It's 10:30 AM and you are talking about what you did this morning. Write a Japanese sentence describing that you woke up at 7:30 this morning.
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今朝、午前七時半に起きました。
You need to finish your homework by 9:30. Write a Japanese sentence stating that you must finish your homework by that time.
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九時半までに宿題を終えなければなりません。
What time is it?
Read this passage:
田中：もしもし、佐藤さん？今、何時ですか？ 佐藤：ええと、今、一時半です。 田中：ありがとう。もうすぐ着きます。
What time is it?
佐藤さん says '今、一時半です。' which means 'It's 1:30 now.'
佐藤さん says '今、一時半です。' which means 'It's 1:30 now.'
What time did they arrive at the airport?
Read this passage:
私たちは午前十時半に空港に着きました。飛行機は十一時出発です。もう少し時間があります。
What time did they arrive at the airport?
The passage states '私たちは午前十時半に空港に着きました。' meaning 'We arrived at the airport at 10:30 AM.'
The passage states '私たちは午前十時半に空港に着きました。' meaning 'We arrived at the airport at 10:30 AM.'
On Sundays, what time does the store close?
Read this passage:
お店は毎日、午前九時から午後六時半まで開いています。日曜日だけは午後五時半に閉まります。
On Sundays, what time does the store close?
The passage says '日曜日だけは午後五時半に閉まります。' which means 'Only on Sundays, it closes at 5:30 PM.'
The passage says '日曜日だけは午後五時半に閉まります。' which means 'Only on Sundays, it closes at 5:30 PM.'
The particles and verbs need to be in the correct positions.
The 'kara' (from) particle indicates the starting time.
This is a simple declarative sentence stating the current time.
Choose the correct way to say 'half past seven'.
To say 'half past' a certain hour, you attach ～半 (han) directly after the hour. '七時半です' is also correct in a full sentence, but '七時半' is the direct translation of 'half past seven'.
Which of these means 'half past one'?
The suffix ～半 (han) is used after the hour to mean 'half past'.
How would you express 'half past ten' in Japanese?
The correct way to express 'half past ten' is by adding ～半 (han) after the hour, making it 十時半 (jūji han).
You can use ～半 (han) to mean 'half' of any quantity, not just time.
While '半 (han)' can mean 'half' in other contexts, when used as a suffix with time, ～半 specifically means 'half past' an hour, like 'half past three'.
九時半 (kuji han) means 'half past nine'.
Correct. 九時 (kuji) means nine o'clock, and adding ～半 (han) makes it half past nine.
二時半 (niji han) is an incorrect way to say 'half past two'.
This statement is false. 二時半 (niji han) is the correct and common way to say 'half past two' in Japanese.
The meeting starts at half past three.
We are meeting at the station at half past five.
Today's class finishes at half past nine.
Read this aloud:
八時半に家を出ます。
Focus: はちじはん
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昼食は十二時半に食べます。
Focus: じゅうにじはん
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映画は七時半から上映されます。
Focus: しちじはん
你说的：
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This sentence means 'I wake up at 7:30 every morning.' The word order follows a typical Japanese sentence structure: subject, time, and then the verb.
This sentence means 'The meeting starts at 2:30.' The topic 'meeting' is followed by the time '2:30' and then the verb 'starts'.
This sentence means 'The movie finished at 9:30.' The subject 'movie' is followed by the time '9:30' and then the past tense verb 'finished'.
The meeting starts at eight thirty.
He was an hour and a half late.
It's two thirty now.
Read this aloud:
五時半に映画を見に行きませんか？
Focus: ごじはん
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午前九時半に到着します。
Focus: ごぜんくじはん
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夕食は七時半に用意できます。
Focus: しちじはん
你说的：
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You are making plans to meet a Japanese friend. Write a short message proposing to meet at 'half past seven'.
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今晩、七時半に会いませんか？
Imagine you're writing a diary entry. Describe an event that happened at 'half past two' in the afternoon.
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今日の午後二時半に、面白いことがありました。
You are confirming an appointment. Write a sentence stating the appointment is at 'half past nine' in the morning.
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午前九時半にお会いしましょう。
田中さんは何時に家を出ますか？
Read this passage:
田中さんは毎朝六時半に起きて、新聞を読みます。その後、七時半に家を出て会社に行きます。
田中さんは何時に家を出ますか？
田中さんは「七時半に家を出て会社に行きます」と書かれています。
田中さんは「七時半に家を出て会社に行きます」と書かれています。
映画が終わったのは何時でしたか？
Read this passage:
私たちは五時半にカフェで待ち合わせをして、それから映画を見に行きました。映画は八時半に終わりました。
映画が終わったのは何時でしたか？
「映画は八時半に終わりました」という記述があります。
「映画は八時半に終わりました」という記述があります。
会議は何時から始まりましたか？
Read this passage:
会議は一時半から三時半まで続きました。皆、少し疲れているようでした。
会議は何時から始まりましたか？
「会議は一時半から」と書かれています。
「会議は一時半から」と書かれています。
This sentence means 'The meeting starts at half past two.' The particles 'は' and 'に' are essential for grammatical correctness.
This sentence means 'Breakfast will be prepared at half past seven.' '用意されます' is the passive form of '用意する'.
This sentence means 'He left home at half past eight.' '家を出る' is a common phrase meaning 'to leave home'.
会議は3時___に始まります。
「半」は時間表現の後に付けて「〜時半」のように「〜時30分」を表します。
今は5時___です。
「5時半」で「5時30分」という意味になります。
授業は10時___に終わります。
「10時半」は「10時30分」を意味します。
お昼ご飯は12時___に食べます。
「12時半」は「12時30分」という意味です。
電車は7時___に出発します。
「7時半」は「7時30分」のことです。
彼は毎日9時___に寝ます。
「9時半」は「9時30分」を指します。
The meeting starts at 1:30.
He left home at 10:30 AM.
The movie is scheduled to end at 8:30.
Read this aloud:
午後二時半に図書館で会いましょう。
Focus: ごごにじはん
你说的：
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毎晩、十一時半に寝ます。
Focus: まいばん、じゅういちじはん
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ランチは一時半に準備できます。
Focus: ランチはいちじはん
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You are writing a complex business report in Japanese. Explain the strategic implications of a recent market shift, using sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures. Ensure your explanation includes an analysis of potential risks and opportunities for your company.
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最近の市場変動は、当社の事業戦略に重大な戦略的含意をもたらしています。特に、新たな技術の台頭は、既存のビジネスモデルに潜在的なリスクを提示する一方で、未開拓の市場セグメントへの参入という大きな機会も創出しています。競合他社がこれらの変化にどう対応しているかを詳細に分析し、当社の競争優位性を維持するための具体的な対策を講じる必要があります。これには、研究開発への投資増加、サプライチェーンの再構築、そして顧客とのエンゲージメント強化が含まれます。
Compose a persuasive essay in Japanese arguing for or against the adoption of universal basic income in your country. Your essay should present a nuanced argument, addressing both the economic and social ramifications, and use advanced rhetorical devices.
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Sample answer
普遍的ベーシックインカムの導入は、社会の根幹を揺るがす可能性を秘めた、多岐にわたる議論を喚起するテーマである。経済的側面から見れば、消費の活性化や貧困削減への寄与が期待される一方で、財源の確保や労働意欲の減退といった懸念も無視できない。社会的側面では、個人の尊厳の保障や精神的安定の向上といった恩恵が考えられるが、同時に、社会参加の意義の希薄化という問題も提起されうる。本稿では、これらの複雑な要素を多角的に分析し、持続可能かつ公正な社会の実現に向けたベーシックインカムの役割について考察する。
Write a critical analysis in Japanese of a contemporary Japanese novel or film. Discuss its themes, narrative techniques, and its cultural significance. Your analysis should demonstrate a deep understanding of literary/cinematic theory and cultural context.
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是枝裕和監督の『万引き家族』は、現代日本社会における家族のあり方、貧困、そして道徳といった普遍的なテーマを深く掘り下げた傑作である。監督は、登場人物たちの複雑な心情を巧みに描き出し、表面的な幸福の裏に潜む矛盾と葛藤を浮き彫りにする。物語技法としては、ドキュメンタリータッチの撮影と抑制された演出が、観客に現実の厳しさを痛感させ、共感を促す。本作が問いかける「家族とは何か」という根源的な問いは、現代日本の文化的状況と深く結びついており、その社会的意義は計り知れない。それは、単なる娯楽作品に留まらず、観る者に深く内省を促す批評的視点を提供する。
この文章の主題として最も適切なものはどれですか？
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近年の情報技術の発展は目覚ましく、私たちの生活様式や社会構造に計り知れない影響を与えています。特に、人工知能（AI）の進化は、医療、教育、経済といったあらゆる分野において、その潜在的な可能性と倫理的課題を浮き彫りにしています。AIがもたらす利便性と効率性の追求は、同時に雇用構造の変化やプライバシーの侵害といった新たな問題を提起しており、私たちはこれらの課題に積極的に向き合い、持続可能な発展のための包括的な枠組みを構築する必要があります。このような状況において、国際的な協力と多角的な視点からの議論が不可欠であると考えられます。
この文章の主題として最も適切なものはどれですか？
この文章は、情報技術全般、特にAIの発展がもたらす様々な影響と課題について包括的に述べており、特定の分野に限定されたものではありません。
この文章は、情報技術全般、特にAIの発展がもたらす様々な影響と課題について包括的に述べており、特定の分野に限定されたものではありません。
IPCCの報告書が最も強調していることは何ですか？
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気候変動問題は、地球規模での環境変化を引き起こし、生態系、経済、社会システムに深刻な影響を与えています。IPCC（気候変動に関する政府間パネル）の報告書は、人類の活動が主な原因であると明確に指摘しており、温室効果ガスの排出削減が喫緊の課題となっています。再生可能エネルギーへの転換、省エネルギー技術の導入、そして持続可能な消費行動への意識改革は、この地球規模の危機を克服するための重要な柱となります。私たちは、未来世代のために、今こそ大胆かつ協調的な行動を取るべき時です。
IPCCの報告書が最も強調していることは何ですか？
文章中には「IPCC（気候変動に関する政府間パネル）の報告書は、人類の活動が主な原因であると明確に指摘しており」と明記されています。
文章中には「IPCC（気候変動に関する政府間パネル）の報告書は、人類の活動が主な原因であると明確に指摘しており」と明記されています。
多文化共生社会を実現するために不可欠な要素として、最も重要視されているものは何ですか？
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現代社会におけるグローバル化の進展は、文化間の相互理解を深める一方で、異文化摩擦という新たな課題も生み出しています。多文化共生社会の実現には、言語の壁を越えたコミュニケーション能力の向上はもちろんのこと、異なる価値観や習慣に対する深い理解と寛容な精神が不可欠です。教育システムは、このような多文化的な環境に適応するための異文化間能力を育成する上で、極めて重要な役割を担っています。私たちは、多様性を力と捉え、対話を通じて共生社会を築き上げていく必要があります。
多文化共生社会を実現するために不可欠な要素として、最も重要視されているものは何ですか？
文章中では「異なる価値観や習慣に対する深い理解と寛容な精神が不可欠です」と述べられており、これが最も重要視されている要素です。他の選択肢も重要ですが、この要素を基盤としています。
文章中では「異なる価値観や習慣に対する深い理解と寛容な精神が不可欠です」と述べられており、これが最も重要視されている要素です。他の選択肢も重要ですが、この要素を基盤としています。
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Summary
Add ～半 (han) after the hour to say 'half past' that hour.
- Use after a number for 'half past'.
- Example: 三時半 (sanji han) - half past three.
- Commonly used when telling time.
Basic Time Telling with ～半
To say 'half past' a certain hour in Japanese, you attach ～半 (han) to the hour. For example, 3:30 is 三時半 (san-ji han).
Forming Half Past Times
The basic structure is [Hour]時半 ([Hour]-ji han). Remember to use the Japanese counter for hours, which is 時 (ji).
Common Usage of ～半
This suffix is very common for everyday time telling. It's much more natural than saying 'three o'clock and thirty minutes' (三時三十分) for 3:30.
No 'AM' or 'PM' with ～半
When using ～半, you would typically add 午前 (gozen) for AM or 午後 (gogo) for PM before the hour. For example, 午前七時半 (gozen shichi-ji han) for 7:30 AM.
例句
今、3時半です。
相关内容
更多general词汇
いくつか
B1An unspecified small number of things; some, a few.
ちょっと
A2A little; a moment; a bit. Small amount or short time.
すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
