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[はん(半)·げつ(月)]
hangetsu
noun

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[はん(半)·つき(月)]
hantsuki
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English Meaning(s) for 半月

noun
  1. half-moon
  2. half a month
  3. semicircle
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Definition and Synonyms for 半月

Semilunar Cartilage a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint
Synonyms: 半月, 関節半月
Hemicycle a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
Synonyms: 半円, 半周, 半月, 半輪
Half-Moon the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
Synonyms: 半月, 半月形, 半輪

Meanings for each kanji in 半月

» half; middle; odd number; semi-; part-
» month; moon

Categories 半月 is a member of

Gristle tough elastic tissue
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Plane Figure a two-dimensional shape
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Phase Of The Moon a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance
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