Japanese

きし
Meaning: knight
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

騎
士

Example sentences

The knight swore loyalty to the king.
伝説の騎士は、火を吐く強力なドラゴンと戦った。
The legendary knight fought a powerful fire-breathing dragon.
騎士は二人の従者を連れていた。
The knight was accompanied by two retainers.
「騎士たちは王宮を死守し、王を守護した。」
"The knights defended the palace to the death and protected the king."
騎士は敵を前にして、静かに剣を抜いた。
The knight quietly drew his sword as he faced the enemy.
騎士は王に生涯の忠誠を誓った。
The knight swore lifelong loyalty to the king.
その騎士は王を裏切り、反逆の罪に問われた。
The knight betrayed the king and was charged with treason.
王は騎士に敵を討つよう命じた
The king ordered the knight to defeat the enemy.
卑怯な手段で勝つことは、騎士の誇りを辱める行為だ。
Winning by cowardly means is an act that disgraces a knight's pride.
騎士たちは伝説の聖杯を求めて旅に出た。
The knights set out on a journey in search of the legendary Holy Grail.

Usage Notes

Refers to a warrior on horseback, especially those of medieval Europe who followed a code of chivalry.

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