“Chivalry” in Japanese
Short answer
Chivalry in Japanese is “任侠” (ninkyou). Full meaning: chivalry, chivalrous spirit, helping the weak and fighting the strong; yakuza.
Other ways to say “Chivalry” in Japanese
義侠
gikyou chivalry, generosity
武侠
bukyou chivalry, gallantry, heroism
男気
otokogi chivalrous spirit, chivalry; male presence
義気
giki chivalry, heroism
士道
shidou chivalry, samurai code
勇侠
yuukyou chivalry, bravery
騎士道
kishidou chivalry
侠勇
kyouyuu gallantry, chivalry
にんきょう
ninkyou chivalry, chivalrous spirit, helping the weak and fighting the strong; yakuza
武俠
bukyou chivalry, gallantry, heroism
任俠
ninkyou chivalry, chivalrous spirit, helping the weak and fighting the strong; yakuza
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