noun
Refers to the medieval European code of knightly conduct, emphasizing honor, courage, and courtesy. Also used metaphorically for gentlemanly behavior.
彼は騎士道精神にあふれた行動をとった。
He acted with a spirit of chivalry.
中世ヨーロッパの騎士道は、忠誠と名誉を重んじた。
Medieval European chivalry valued loyalty and honor.
Compound of 騎士 (knight) and 道 (way, code). A relatively modern coinage used to translate the Western concept of chivalry.