Refers to a gladiator in ancient Rome. Used in historical contexts or modern entertainment inspired by gladiatorial combat.
古代ローマでは、剣闘士がコロッセオで戦った。
In ancient Rome, gladiators fought in the Colosseum.
Compound of 剣 (ken, 'sword'), 闘 (tō, 'fight'), and 士 (shi, 'warrior'). The term is a Japanese coinage for the Western concept of a gladiator.