“Knight in shining armor” in Japanese
Short answer
Knight in shining armor in Japanese is “正義の味方” (seiginomikata). Full meaning: champion of justice, knight in shining armor, crime avenger, hero, super hero.
Other ways to say “Knight in shining armor” in Japanese
白馬の騎士
hakubanokishi white knight, knight in shining armor
男伊達
otokodate chivalrous spirit, heroic defence of the weak, chivalrous man, champion of justice, knight in shining armor; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
男だて
otokodate chivalrous spirit, heroic defence of the weak, chivalrous man, champion of justice, knight in shining armor; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
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