半ば
なかば
nakaba
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
半ば (なかば (nakaba)) means "Middle". The reading is なかば (nakaba). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Middle
Also : Midway · Halfway
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Example Sentences
仕事が半ばで中断された。
しごとがなかばでちゅうだんされた。
The work was interrupted in the middle.
計画は半ばまで進んでいる。
けいかくはなかばまですすんでいる。
The plan is proceeding to the halfway point.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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