noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the greater part; the majority; more than half
Refers to a portion exceeding half of a whole. Often used in formal or statistical contexts, such as describing votes, populations, or quantities.
The proposal was passed with the support of the majority.
More than half of the survey respondents agreed with that opinion.
majority; more than half
Compound of 過 (exceed, go beyond) and 半 (half). The literal meaning is 'exceeding half', i.e., more than half.