N5

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N5
Meaning
half
Onyomi
ハン
Kunyomi
なか(ば)
Formula
-

Story

半 is a pictograph derived from Cutting something exactly in half and denotes half.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.

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