noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
half of the body; half length
Refers to one side of the body (left or right) or the upper/lower half. Also used for half-length portraits or clothing.
Half of his body became paralyzed due to the accident.
I had a half-length portrait painted.
The patient sat up halfway on the bed.
The swordsman took a half-turned stance and waited for his opponent.
He leaned forward eagerly, listening with great interest.