騎士
Meanings
1
knight; medieval knight
historical term
Refers especially to a medieval European-style knight; also common in fantasy or historical settings.
Medieval European knights swore loyalty to their lords.
In the story, a young knight protected the princess.
2
mounted samurai; samurai on horseback
historical term
Historical use for a Japanese warrior on horseback; 騎馬武者 is often clearer in modern Japanese.
In history books, a samurai on horseback is sometimes called 騎士.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が騎士になるto become a knight
He became a knight while still young.
- 〈人〉を騎士に任命するto knight someone; to appoint someone as a knight
The king knighted him.
- 騎士の誓いを立てるto take a knight's oath
The knight swore an oath of loyalty to his lord.
Expressions
- 白馬の騎士white knight; knight in shining armor