右翼
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
right wing; right-wing politics; rightist groups
Political term for the right wing or right-wing people and organizations. It can be used as a noun or before の, as in 右翼の団体.
Antonyms: 左翼
A right-wing group was giving a speech in front of the station.
He is known for his right-wing views.
right wing of a bird; right wing of an aircraft
Literal anatomical or mechanical use: the wing on the right side of a bird, airplane, or similar object.
Damage was found on the airplane's right wing.
right flank; right wing of an army or building
Used for the right-hand side or wing of a formation, army, building, and similar extended structures; more formal than simply saying 右側.
The unit was attacked from its right flank.
There is a small chapel in the right wing of the palace.
right field; right fielder
Baseball term for the right-field position or the player fielding there.
In high school, he played right field.
Today's right fielder is a rookie.
right wing position; right wing player
Sports term for the right wing position in sports such as rugby or soccer; modern everyday sports writing may also use 右ウイング or ライトウイング.
He started the rugby match as right wing.
high academic standing; high class ranking
Rare use referring to a high position in academic or class ranking. It is not a common modern everyday meaning of 右翼.
In older contexts, 右翼 can refer to a high rank in academic standing.
Usage patterns
- 右翼に転向するto convert to right-wing political views
He is said to have converted to right-wing politics in his youth.
- 右翼を守るto play right field (in baseball)
He plays right field for the team.
- 右翼として出場するto play as the right winger (in rugby or soccer)
He played in the match as the right winger.