Dictionary

はんすう
majority

Kanji in This Word

Kanji Meanings Readings
overdo; exceed; go beyond; error; overdo; exceed; go beyond; error ぎる-すぎる-すごすあやまあやまぎる
half; middle; odd number; semi-; part-; half; middle; odd number; semi-; part- ハンなか
number; strength; fate; law; figures; number; strength; fate; law; figures スウサクソクシュかずかぞえるしばしばめるわずらわしい

Example Sentences

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The clause provides that all decisions shall be made by majority vote. Submit Correction
The majority of the successful candidates were university graduates. Submit Correction
The bill was passed by a majority, although the Socialist Party was strongly opposed to it. Submit Correction
In most elections, whichever candidate gets the majority of the votes, wins the election. Submit Correction
The president shall be selected by majority vote. Submit Correction
They commanded a majority in the Diet. Submit Correction
My father holds the major interest in the corporation. Submit Correction
The government got their majority at the last election. Submit Correction