過半数 (かはんすう, kahansuu) Japanese meaning: majority | KotomoraThe bill was passed with a majority vote.
More than half of the respondents answered in favor.
Usage patterns
〈物〉が過半数を占めるfor something to make up a majority
The votes in favor made up a majority.
過半数に達するto reach a majority
Agreement among attendees reached a majority.
過半数を超えるto exceed a majority
Opposing opinions exceeded a majority.
過半数を獲得するto win a majority (e.g., of votes or seats)
The party won a majority of the seats.
