Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 時半(じはん) in Japanese

時半
Kana Reading
じはん
Romaji
jihan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    about an hour; short time
    Example sentence
    時半予約しています I have a reservation for six-thirty.
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    half past (the hour)
    Example sentence
    時半起こしてください Call me at six-thirty, please.

Examples of 時半, じはん in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

5 strokes

half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-

On'Yomi: ハン

Kun'Yomi: なか.ば

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JLPT 5

10 strokes

time, hour

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: とき, -どき

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