前ぜん半はん

noun

first half

Refers to the first half of a period, event, game, or object. Often contrasted with 後半 (second half).

See also: 後半

• 試し合あいの前ぜん半はんは互ご角かくだった。

  The first half of the match was evenly matched.

• 今年ことしの前ぜん半はんは