Meaning

Primary

Two Thirty

Alternative

Half Past Two

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When it's two o'clock and a half what time do you think it is? That would be two thirty.

Reading

にじはん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 二時半から

    from 2:30

    二時半まで

    until 2:30

    二時半ぐらい

    about 2:30

Context Sentences

今、もう二時半ですよ。

It's already 2:30 now.

今日は二時半から科学のクラスです。

Today, I have a science class at 2:30.

次の東京行きのバスは、二時半です。

The next bus to Tokyo is at 2:30.

Kanji Composition