WORD DETAIL
主翼
しゅよく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
主翼(しゅよく) combines main主and wing翼to denote an aircraft's primary lifting wing. - Basic usage: It is inspected for damage and attached to the fuselage of an aircraft or model.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- The main wing versus tail surfaces
主翼is the principal wing that generates lift, not every fin or stabilizing surface on the tail.

