半世紀
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Meanings
1
half a century; fifty years
Used for a period of 50 years, often in historical or milestone contexts.
This building was built more than half a century ago.
I returned to my hometown for the first time in half a century.
Usage patterns
- 半世紀にわたる〈事〉spanning half a century
This company has a history spanning half a century.
- 半世紀前にfifty years ago
A building constructed fifty years ago still remains.
- 半世紀ぶりにfor the first time in fifty years
He visited his hometown for the first time in fifty years.