半ば
なかば
nakaba
nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

半ば (なかば (nakaba)) means "middle". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

middle

Also : midway · halfway

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 半ば (なかば) means 'middle'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of middle.

Example Sentences

私は半ばが好きです。

わたしはなかばがすきです。

I like middle.

仕事が半ばで中断された。

しごとがなかばでちゅうだんされた。

The work was interrupted in the middle.

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