Japanese word

ナイト

Pronunciation

Romajinaito

Meaning

  • nounknight

Example

チェスではナイトがエル字に動きます。che su de wa na i to ga e ru ji ni ugo ki ma su

In chess, the knight moves in an L shape.

Illustration for ナイト (knight)

More examples

妹は劇でナイトの衣装を着ます。imōto wa geki de na i to no i shō o ki ma su

My younger sister wears a knight costume in a play.

Core concept

Centers on a loyal armed servant whose role is to defend a ruler, a person, or a worthy cause.

Common phrases

  • ナイトの衣装na i to no i shō

    knight costume

  • ナイトになるna i to ni na ru

    become a knight

Similar words

騎士kishi: A warrior on horseback who serves a ruler or noble in a traditional story.

Definition in Japanese

王や領主に忠誠を誓い、戦闘や護衛を務める武人。ō ya ryō shu ni chū sei o chika i sen tō ya go ei o tsuto me ru bu jin

Word origin

ナイト (naito) was borrowed from English knight, a word that developed from Old English cniht, meaning "servant" or "young man," before gaining its later warrior sense.

Usage tips

  • English uses knight for both a medieval warrior and a person given a special honor by a king, while night means the time when it is dark.

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