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侠: chivalry

chivalry; gallantry
8 strokesNames & literary · More literary kanji (準1級 range)in 3 words here

Readings

On
キョウ
Kun
きゃん・おとこだて

Read キョウ: 義侠心 (chivalrous spirit), 任侠 (gangster code). お侠 (おきゃん) is a special reading for a spirited girl.

Key words

義侠心ぎきょうしんchivalrous spirit
任侠にんきょうchivalry; yakuza code
侠客きょうかくstreet knight; gallant
侠気おとこぎmanly spirit
お侠おきゃんtomboyish girl

Example sentences

He has a strong sense of chivalry and can't leave anyone in trouble alone.

Old chivalry-gangster films often feature men who help the weak.

It is said that Edo had gallant street knights who helped people in trouble.

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