takes genitive case の
- useless, worthless, no good.
noun
- half-man (esp. upper body). Often はんじん.
- half day (e.g. when working). Archaism.
Variations
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Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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半人
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はんにん
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半人
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はんじん
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
half, middle, odd number
ハン なか.ば は (2nd, N5)
grass, straw, herbs
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)