両翼
Meanings
1
both wings; both flanks
Refers to the left and right wings of an aircraft, bird, or military formation. Also used figuratively for two supporting elements of an organization.
Engines are mounted on both wings of the aircraft.
A plan was made to attack both flanks of the enemy forces.
Usage patterns
- 〈組織〉の両翼を担うto serve as the two supporting pillars of an organization
He and she are the two people who carry the company on both flanks.
- 両翼を広げるto spread both wings
The eagle spread both wings and flew off into the sky.
- 両翼から攻めるto attack from both flanks
The army decided to attack the enemy from both flanks.