1The political left; groups or ideologies favoring reform, social equality, or progressive policies.
大学では左翼と右翼の討論が白熱した。
At the university, debates between the left and right heated up.
若い頃、彼は左翼運動に参加していた。
In his youth he participated in left-wing movements.
その政党は左翼の政策を掲げている。
That party advocates left-wing policies.
2The left wing of a bird or an aircraft (the left-side wing).
飛行機の左翼が着陸時に損傷した。
The airplane's left wing was damaged during landing.
3The left wing or flank of a building, army, or other formation; the left-side section.
会議室は建物の左翼にあります。
The conference room is in the left wing of the building.
4In baseball, the left field (position) or the left fielder.
左翼手が素早くボールを捕った。
The left fielder quickly caught the ball.
5The left wing in sports such as soccer or rugby; a left-side attacking position or player.
チームの左翼は速さと突破力が求められるポジションだ。
The team's left wing is a position that requires speed and the ability to break through defenses.