noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the greater part; the majority; more than half
Refers to a portion exceeding half of a whole. Often used in formal or statistical contexts, such as describing votes, populations, or quantities.
過半の賛成を得て、その案は可決された。
The proposal was passed with the support of the majority.
調査対象の過半数がその意見に同意した。
More than half of the survey respondents agreed with that opinion.
Compound of 過 (exceed, go beyond) and 半 (half). The literal meaning is 'exceeding half', i.e., more than half.