半月

Reading: はんげつ
Meaning: half moon, fortnight
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Example Sentence
空 に 半月 が 見えます
A half moon is visible in the sky.
Usage Notes
Can refer to either a half moon or a period of half a month (15 days). Context determines meaning.
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