English–Japanese

“second half” in Japanese

Japanese

Also後期 (kōki)

Pronunciation

Romajikōhan

Example

試合の後半が始まります。shi ai no kō han ga haji ma ri ma su

The second half of the game is starting.

Illustration for 後半 (second half)

How to say “second half” in Japanese

“Second half” in Japanese is 後半 (kōhan).

Refers to the later part of something divided into two equal or roughly equal parts.

Full entry for 後半: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 後半

試合の後半では、選手たちの動きが速くなります。shi ai no kō han de wa sen shu ta chi no ugo ki ga haya ku na ri ma su

In the second half of the game, the players move faster.

Tips for using 後半

  • A meeting or school term can also have a 後半 (kōhan), so the word is not limited to games.

Other Japanese words for “second half”

今年の後期は忙しくなりそうです。kotoshi no kō ki wa isoga shi ku na ri sō de su

The second half of this year looks like it will be busy.

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