The kanji character 半 represents "half" or "middle." It signifies a portion, fraction, or something that is not whole. It can also imply something partially completed or not fully realized.

・On-yomi (音読み): ハン (han) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): なか(ば) (nakaba)

⚫︎ 半分 (hanbun) Translation: Half; a half ⚫︎ 半年 (hantoshi) Translation: Half a year; six months ⚫︎ 半額 (hangaku) Translation: Half price

The kanji 半 is a pictograph. It depicts the shape of an animal that has been cut in half. The top line represents the top half, while the bottom line represents the bottom half. This visual representation of division is the basis for its meaning of "half". It evolved from a simpler form of the character.