noun
god of military arts; war deity
Refers to a deity associated with martial prowess, warfare, or military arts. Often used in historical, mythological, or fantasy contexts.
日本の神話では、武神として崇められる神々がいる。
In Japanese mythology, there are gods worshipped as war deities.
この神社は武神を祀っていることで知られている。
This shrine is known for enshrining a god of military arts.
Compound of 武 (bu, 'military, martial') and 神 (shin, 'god, deity'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for naming deities in Japanese.