半はんドン

noun

half-holiday; half-day off

Historically referred to a half-day off, often Saturday afternoon, when schools or businesses closed early. Now somewhat dated; 半休 is more common for a half-day leave.

See also: ドンタク

• 昔むかしは土ど曜よう日びが半はんドンだった。

  In the old days, Saturday was a half-holiday.

noun

sixth round (in hanafuda)

Specific to hanafuda games with 12 rounds; the sixth round is called 半ドン.

• 花はな札ふだの半はんドンは六ろっ回かい目めの勝しょう負ぶです。

  In hanafuda, the 半ドン is the sixth round.