一端 (いったん, ittan) Japanese meaning: one end | KotomoraI tied one end of the rope to the pillar.
From his story, I understood one aspect of the problem.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の一端を示すto reveal a part/aspect of something
This incident reveals one aspect of a broader social problem.
〈事〉の一端を紹介するto introduce a small part of something (a story, project, etc.)
I'd like to introduce a small part of my research.
〈物〉の一端が見えるone end of an object can be seen
One end of the bridge could be seen through the fog.
