半端
はんぱ
hanpa
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
半端 (はんぱ (hanpa)) means "Remnant". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Remnant
Also : Fragment
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Example Sentences
その人の貯金は中途半端な額だったため、家を買うことができなかった。
そのひとのちょきんはちゅうとはんぱながくだったため、いえをかうことができなかった。
The person's savings were a mere fraction, so they could not buy a house.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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