noun
samurai training journey; knight errantry
Historical term for a warrior's travels to hone martial skills and gain experience, often associated with the Edo period or earlier. The concept is similar to European knight errantry.
若い武士は武者修業の旅に出た。
The young samurai set out on a training journey.
彼は武者修業で諸国を巡り、剣の腕を磨いた。
He traveled the provinces on a warrior's pilgrimage, refining his swordsmanship.
Compound of 武者 (warrior) and 修業 (training, pursuit of knowledge). The term reflects the historical practice of samurai traveling to test and improve their skills.