► 名詞半数  [(3)はんすう]    
meaning:  half  rank: 2☆ 半数の
人はその
考えに
反対している ⇨ Half of the people are opposed to the idea  
(☛ Literally means “half the number”. Used for countable nouns, especially people)More examples:- 選挙で彼は過半数を得票した ⇨ He gained a majority vote in the election
 - 彼は過半数の票を獲得した ⇨ He received a majority vote