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Numbers & TimeThursday 24 September 2026
午後3時半
Pronunciation: gogo san-ji han
Meaning: 3:30 PM
The word 半 (han) means "half" and is used to express times ending in :30, making this a common way to specify afternoon appointments in Japanese business settings.
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