Readings
Meanings
Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘsmall (小) · ten (十) · needle (丨)
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 1286
On Reading Examples
彼は半分行った所でレースから脱落してしまった。はんぶん He dropped out halfway into the race.tatoeba彼は食事をグラス半分のビールを飲むことから始めた。はんぶん He began his meal by drinking half a glass of ale.tatoebaHe leaves his homework half-finished.tatoeba As a rule, he arrives at the office about eight-thirty in morning.tatoeba Additional Examples
He dropped out halfway into the race.tatoeba He is paralyzed down one side.tatoeba He walked two miles in half an hour.tatoeba Practice Writing
Practice Writing 半
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step