noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running for election; coming forward as a candidate
The most common modern meaning: formally announcing one's candidacy in an election. Often used with する.
彼は次の市長選に出馬する意向を表明した。
He announced his intention to run in the next mayoral election.
出馬の
Many candidates are preparing to run for office.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
going on horseback (to battle)
Historical term referring to riding out to battle on horseback. Not used in modern contexts except in historical descriptions.
戦国時代、武将は自ら出馬して戦った。
In the Warring States period, warlords themselves rode out to battle.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
going in person
Used when someone, especially a person of importance, goes somewhere in person to handle a matter directly. Less common than the election sense.
社長自らが出馬して交渉に当たった。
The company president went in person to handle the negotiations.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
letting out a horse; taking out a horse
Archaic meaning; refers to the act of taking a horse out of a stable or letting it out. No longer in common use.
古い文献には、出馬して馬を運動させる記述がある。
Old documents contain descriptions of taking out a horse for exercise.