Japanese word

ウイング

Pronunciation

Romajiuingu

Meaning

  • nounwing

Example

この車には大きなウイングが付いています。ko no kuruma ni wa ō ki na u i n gu ga tsu i te i ma su

This car has a large wing.

Illustration for ウイング (wing)

More examples

この飛行機のウイングは、長距離飛行向けに設計されています。ko no hi kō ki no u i n gu wa chō kyo ri hi kō mu ke ni sek kei sa re te i ma su

This airplane's wing is designed for long-distance flights.

Core concept

Describes an extended side section that supports flight or functions as a separate part of a building, organization, or team.

Common phrases

  • ウイングの形u i n gu no katachi

    wing shape

  • ウイングの角度u i n gu no kaku do

    wing angle

  • ウイングを調整するu i n gu o chō sei su ru

    adjust a wing

Similar words

翼tsubasa: A supporting surface that extends from a flying machine and enables it to stay in the air.

Definition in Japanese

飛行機の胴体の左右に取り付け、揚力を生じさせて機体を空中に支える広い板状の部分。hi kō ki no dō tai no sa yū ni to ri tsu ke yō ryoku o shō ji sa se te ki tai o kū chū ni sasa e ru hiro i ita jō no bu bun

Word origin

The Japanese noun ウイング (uingu) is borrowed from English wing, which is related to Old Norse vængr, meaning "wing".

Usage tips

  • In the phrase wing it, wing becomes a verb meaning to perform or answer without preparation.

Related words

  • ウイングレットuingurettowingletnoun

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