大半
たいはん
taihan
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
大半 (たいはん (taihan)) means "Most". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Most
Also : Majority · More than half
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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.
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 17, 2026
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