WORD DETAIL
騎士道
きしどう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
騎士道and readきしどう, it is the code of conduct associated with knights, including courage, loyalty, and protection of the weak. - Basic usage: It guides a fictional knight and serves as a theme for comparing stories in class.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Idealized code versus complete history
- Narratives may present an ideal, so the term should not be treated as a full account of historical behavior.

