Meaning

Primary

Part

Alternative

A Part

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you only have one wing you only have part of a bird. Or a plane. Either way, you only have a part of it.

Reading

いちよく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

大きなプロジェクトの一翼を担えることになりました。

I have been entrusted to take on part of the large project.

Kanji Composition