過半数
かはんすう
majority
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun
majority
Example sentences
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They commanded a majority in the Diet.
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The government got their majority at the last election.
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The majority of the successful candidates were university graduates.
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The president shall be selected by majority vote.
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My father holds the major interest in the corporation.
More examples (3)
選挙では、それが誰であれ、過半数を得た候補者が当選とされる。
In most elections, whichever candidate gets the majority of the votes, wins the election.
その条項は、議決はすべて過半数をもって成立すると規定している。
The clause provides that all decisions shall be made by majority vote.
社会党の猛烈な反対にもかかわらず、その議案は過半数で可決された。
The bill was passed by a majority, although the Socialist Party was strongly opposed to it.