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きし 騎士
Common word Wanikani level 48 Play audio Links
Noun
1. (medieval) knight​Historical term
Noun
2. samurai on horseback​Historical term
Wikipedia definition
3. Knight​A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the monarch or country, especially in a military capacity. Historically, in Europe, knighthood has been conferred upon mounted warriors. During the High Middle Ages, knighthood was considered a class of lower nobility. By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior.
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