1.
a corner, a section, one part of
A part or section of a larger area or group. Refers to a specific portion within something bigger.
一角 means "one corner" or "a section" of a larger space or group.
Forms
一 (one) + 角 (corner, angle) = one corner
Common collocations
- 〜の一角に: in a corner/section of ~
- 一角を占める: to occupy a section/position
- 氷山の一角: the tip of the iceberg
- 〜の一角を崩す: to break into a group of leaders (e.g. beat one of the top contenders)
Usage
When read as ひとかど, it means "respectable" or "notable" (as in ひとかどの人物, a person of some standing). Read いっかく in everyday use, it means a part or section (as an animal name, イッカク is the narwhal).