Word details
半可通
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 半可通.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
superficial knowledge; smattering (of)
2
person with superficial knowledge; person who pretends to be knowledgeable; smatterer; dilettante; sciolist
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
半
half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-
5 strokesFrequency 224JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ハン
Kun
なか.ば
Nanori
は
可
can, passable, approval
5 strokesFrequency 314JLPT N2Grade 5
On
カコク
Kun
-べ.き-べ.し
Nanori
よし
通
traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
9 strokesFrequency 80JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ツウツ
Kun
とお.るとお.り-とお.り-どお.りとお.すとお.し-どお.しかよ.う
Nanori
とんどうしどおりみち
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