陣じん借がり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

fighting as a volunteer mercenary

Historical term referring to a warrior who joins a battle on their own initiative, not as a formal retainer, often seeking reward or glory. Rare in modern usage outside historical or period contexts.

• 戦せん国ごく時じ代だいには、陣じん借がりとして名なを上あげようとする者ものが多おおかった。

  During the Warring States period, many sought to make a name for themselves as volunteer mercenaries.