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半

半 — half, middle, odd number

Learn the correct stroke order for 半 (half), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 25 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なか.ばnakaba
Strokes5
Radical十
Frequency#224
Meaningshalf, middle, odd number, semi-, part-

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

後半こうはんsecond half; latter halfnoun
折半せっぱんhalving; splitting evenly; sharing equallynoun
大半たいはんmajority; more than half; most (of)noun
半ばなかばmiddle; halfway; midwaynoun
半額はんがくhalf the amount (of money); half price; half farenoun
半期はんきhalf-term; half-time; half periodnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 半 (half) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 半 is #224, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

後半こうはん — second half; latter half
折半せっぱん — halving; splitting evenly; sharing equally
大半たいはん — majority; more than half; most (of)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 半 have?

The kanji 半 (half) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 半?

半 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 半 mean?

半 means: half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-. On'yomi readings: ハン. Kun'yomi readings: なか.ば.

What JLPT level is 半?

半 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.