半額
Meanings
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Refers to half of a monetary amount, commonly used for discounts, fares, or splitting costs.
I bought this item at a half-price sale.
My friend and I each paid half the amount.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が半額になるfor something to go on sale at half price
This sweater is currently half price.
- 〈物〉を半額で買うto buy something at half price
I bought the furniture at half price during the closing sale.
- 半額セールhalf-price sale
A half-price sale started at the department store.