ナイト
Meanings
1
Refers to the medieval European warrior or the chess piece. In modern contexts, also used for the British honorific title.
In chess, the knight moves in an L-shape.
He is wearing medieval knight's armor.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がナイトに叙せられるto be knighted (given the title of knight)
The actor was knighted in recognition of his achievements.
- ナイトを動かすto move the knight (chess piece)
He moved his knight and captured the opponent's piece.