noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
warrior's pilgrimage; traveling to train in martial arts
Historical term for a samurai traveling to hone combat skills through duels and training. Can be used figuratively for modern self-improvement journeys.
若い侍は武者修行の旅に出た。
The young samurai set out on a warrior's pilgrimage.
彼は武者修行と称して海外で料理の腕を磨いた。
He went abroad to hone his cooking skills, calling it a warrior's pilgrimage.