chivalry in Japanese
chivalry in Japanese is 騎士道, 義侠心 — chivalry means the medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
chivalry in Japanese
騎士道
Pronounced: kishidō
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
義侠心
Pronounced: gikyōshin
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.
What does "chivalry" mean?
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noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
"Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature."
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noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.
"Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom."
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chivalry in a sentence
- Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature.
- The order of knighthood was built on chivalry as much as on skill with a sword.
- Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom.
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What is "chivalry" in Japanese?
"chivalry" in Japanese is 騎士道, 義侠心. chivalry means: The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
How do you pronounce 騎士道?
"chivalry" in Japanese is 騎士道, pronounced "kishidō".
How do you use "chivalry" in a sentence?
Example: "Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature." In Japanese, "chivalry" is 騎士道, 義侠心.
Are there other ways to say "chivalry" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "chivalry": 騎士道, 義侠心.
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