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Meanings
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chivalrous commoner; gangster posing as a protector
historical term
Historical term for an Edo-period commoner who styled himself as a chivalrous protector of the weak, but often participated in gangs and gambling. Compare 男伊達 and 町奴.
Many Edo-period kyōkaku outwardly claimed to help the weak, but in reality spent their time gambling and brawling.
He admires the kind of chivalrous gangster seen in yakuza films.