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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