Meaning of 過半数 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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過半数JLPT 2
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Kana Readingかはんすう
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Romajikahansū
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- majority
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Example Sentences
過半数, かはんすう used in context
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The government got their majority at the last election.
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My father holds the major interest in the corporation.
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They commanded a majority in the Diet.
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The president shall be selected by majority vote.
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選挙では、それが誰であれ、過半数を得た候補者が当選とされる。
In most elections, whichever candidate gets the majority of the votes, wins the election.
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社会党の猛烈な反対にもかかわらず、その議案は過半数で可決された。
The bill was passed by a majority, although the Socialist Party was strongly opposed to it.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
overdo, exceed, go beyond, error
On: カ
Kun: す.ぎる, -す.ぎる, -す.ぎ, す.ごす, あやま.つ, あやま.ち, よ.ぎる
12 strokes
number, strength, fate, law, figures
On: スウ, ス, サク, ソク, シュ
Kun: かず, かぞ.える, しばしば, せ.める, わずらわ.しい
13 strokes
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