1.
right wing (politics)
Conservative or nationalist political ideology, or a person or group holding such views.
右翼団体がデモを行った。
A right-wing organization held a demonstration.
その政党は右翼寄りの政策を掲げている。
That political party advocates right-leaning policies.
ヨーロッパでは近年、右翼ポピュリズムが台頭し、移民政策をめぐる議論が活発になっている。
In recent years, right-wing populism has risen in Europe, and debate over immigration policy has become more active.
2.
right flank, right wing (military/sports)
The right side of a military formation or sports field. In baseball, refers to right field or right fielder.
右翼にフライが飛んだ。
A fly ball went to right field.
彼は右翼手として活躍している。
He is playing an active role as a right fielder.
敵の右翼が手薄だったので、そこから攻めることにした。
The enemy's right flank was thinly defended, so we decided to attack from there.
USAGE:
In Japan, 右翼 in a political sense often refers to ultranationalist groups, some of which are known for driving black propaganda trucks (街宣車) through cities. The term can refer to the political ideology in general or to organized groups specifically.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 右翼団体: right-wing organization
- 右翼思想: right-wing ideology
- 右翼寄り: right-leaning
- 右翼手: right fielder (baseball)
- 極右: far right
SIMILAR WORDS:
The opposite is 左翼 (left wing). 保守 (conservative) is a more neutral term for right-leaning political views, while 右翼 can carry a stronger, more ideological connotation.