English–Japanese
“first half” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizenhan
Example
試合の前半は一対一でした。shi ai no zen han wa ichi tai ichi de shi ta
It was one to one in the first half of the game.
How to say “first half” in Japanese
“First half” in Japanese is 前半 (zenhan).
Describes the part that comes first in a period or event split into two sections.
Example sentences with 前半
コンサートの前半は静かな曲が中心でした。ko n sā to no zen han wa shizu ka na kyoku ga chū shin de shi ta
The first half of the concert consisted mainly of quiet songs.
Tips for using 前半
- A match is commonly discussed as 前半 (zenhan) or 後半 (kōhan), which helps distinguish its two playing periods in everyday sports talk.