一翼 (いちよく, ichiyoku) Japanese meaning: one wing | KotomoraOne wing of the model airplane broke.
Usage patterns
〈組織〉の一翼を成すto form one part of (an organization, movement, field, etc.)
This institute forms one part of the country's defense system.
一翼を占めるto hold/occupy a share or part (of a larger effort)
She is an important person who holds a key part in the project.
Expressions
一翼を担うplay a part; take a share; shoulder a portion of responsibility
