前半 (ぜんはん, zenhan) Japanese meaning: first half | KotomoraThe first half of the match was evenly matched.
The first half of this year was busy.
Usage patterns
〈時〉の前半the early part of (a period of time)
He started a company in his early twenties.
〈事〉の前半the first half of a game, event, or story
The first half of the match stayed 0-0.
