後半戦
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Meanings
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second half; latter stage
Used for the second half of a game, match, competition, or a campaign period. Often implies a decisive or concluding phase.
They turned the game around in the second half.
Entering the latter stage of the election, each candidate is making a final push.
Usage patterns
- 後半戦に入るto enter the second half (of a match or campaign)
The match has finally entered its second half.
- 後半戦を迎えるto reach the second half (of a season or competition)
As the season reached its second half, the players' fatigue began to show.
- 後半戦で逆転するto come from behind and win in the second half
The team came from behind in the second half to grab the win.