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[()·はん()·すう()]
kahansuu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 過半数

noun
  1. majority

Definition and Synonyms for 過半数

Majority the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts
Synonyms: たいてい, ほとほと, ほとんど, 主流, 多党, 多数, 多数派, 大半, 大多数, 大方, 大概, 大部, 大部分, 過半, 過半数
Majority more than half of the votes
Synonyms: マジョリティー, 大多数, 絶対多数, 絶対過半数, 過半, 過半数
Majority the main part
Synonyms: たいてい, ほとほと, ほとんど, 主流, 多党, 多数, 多数派, 大半, 大多数, 大方, 大概, 大部, 大部分, 過半, 過半数

Meanings for each kanji in 過半数

» overdo; exceed; go beyond; error
» half; middle; odd number; semi-; part-
» number; strength; fate; law; figures

Categories 過半数 is a member of

Number the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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Relative Quantity a quantity relative to some purpose
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Sample Sentences for 過半数

The president shall be selected by majority vote.
They commanded a majority in the Diet.
The majority of the successful candidates were university graduates.
In most elections, whichever candidate gets the majority of the votes, wins the election.
The clause provides that all decisions shall be made by majority vote.

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