noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
galloping around on a horse
Literary or historical term for riding a horse swiftly across a field or battlefield. Rare in modern speech.
武将が戦場を馳駆する様子が古文書に描かれている。
The scene of a warlord galloping across the battlefield is depicted in the ancient document.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running around busily; making every effort; exerting oneself
Figurative extension of the horse-riding sense: bustling about or striving hard to accomplish something. Also rare and literary.
彼は目的のために日夜馳駆した。
He exerted himself day and night for his goal.