noun
female warrior; woman martial artist
Historical term for a woman trained in martial arts, especially in pre-modern Japan. Often associated with figures like onna-bugeisha.
巴御前は有名な女武芸者である。
Tomoe Gozen is a famous female warrior.
戦国時代には女武芸者も存在した。
Female warriors also existed during the Warring States period.
Compound of 女 (onna, 'woman') + 武芸者 (bugeisha, 'martial artist'). The term is historically associated with female warriors in feudal Japan.