noun
Refers to a warrior, especially in historical or feudal contexts. Often used in compounds like 武者修行 (musha shugyō, warrior's training journey) or 武者震い (musha burui, trembling with excitement before battle).
鎧を着た武者が城門を守っていた。
An armored warrior was guarding the castle gate.
彼は若い頃、武者修行の旅に出た。
In his youth, he set out on a warrior's training journey.
Composed of 武 (bu, 'military') and 者 (sha, 'person'). The reading むしゃ is the on'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading) of the characters.