Musha shugyō
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| Musha shugyō | |
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| Japanese | 武者修行 |
| Hiragana | むしゃしゅぎょう |
| Revised Hepburn | musha shugyō |
| Kunrei-shiki | musya syugyô |
Musha shugyō (武者修行) is a samurai warrior's quest or pilgrimage. The concept is similar to Knight Errantry in feudal Europe. A warrior, called a shugyōsha, would wander the land practicing and honing his skills without the protection of his family or school. Possible activities include training with other schools, dueling, performing bodyguard or mercenary work, and searching for a daimyo to serve.
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