大半
たいはん
taihan
VocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
大半 (たいはん (taihan)) means "majority". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
majority
Also : more than half · most (of) · most of · mostly
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 大半 (たいはん) means 'most of'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of most of.
Example Sentences
大半の学生が試験に合格した。
たいはんのがくせいがしけんにごうかくした。
Most of the students passed the exam.
仕事の大半は終わった。
しごとのたいはんはおわった。
Most of the work is done.
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