半はん人にん前まえ

noun

half portion; half a serving

Used for food or drink when ordering or serving half the normal amount. Often seen in restaurants.

• ラーメンは半はん人にん前まえにしてもらえますか。

  Can I get a half portion of ramen?

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

half-fledged; inexperienced; not fully capable

Describes a person who is not yet fully competent or independent, often compared to a full-fledged adult or professional. Carries a mildly critical or self-deprecating tone.

• まだ半はん人にん前まえだから、先せん輩ぱいの指し示じに従したがいます。

  I'm still half-fledged, so I'll follow my senior's instructions.

• 彼かれは半はん人にん前まえの仕し事ごとしかできない。

  He can only do half-baked work.