出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/15 00:24 UTC 版)
In ancient Japan, a kensei (剣聖, sword's saint; sometimes rendered in English as Kensai, Ken Sai, Kansei, or Kenshei) was an honorary title given to a warrior of legendary skill in swordsmanship. The literal translation of "kensei" is "sword saint". Thus, the term is considered by some to imply a higher degree of perfection (possibly also encompassing a moral dimension) than the more commonly used kengō (剣豪) or "great sword." This is not to be confused with the word kenshi (剣士), meaning "swordsman".