1.
shaking with excitement; trembling with anticipation
An involuntary trembling or shaking caused by intense excitement, anticipation, or readiness before a challenge. Originally described the trembling of a warrior before battle.
試合前に武者震いがした。
I trembled with anticipation before the match.
大舞台に立つと思うと武者震いがする。
I tremble with excitement at the thought of standing on the big stage.
決勝戦を前に、選手たちは武者震いを抑えられなかった。
The athletes couldn't contain their excited trembling before the finals.
USAGE:
A compound of 武者 (warrior) and 震い (trembling). Originally described a samurai trembling before battle, not from fear but from fighting spirit. In modern usage, it conveys positive excitement and readiness before a significant challenge or event. Not used for fear or anxiety.
The verb form is 武者震いする or 武者震いがする.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 武者震いがする (to tremble with excitement)
- 武者震いを覚える (to feel a thrill of anticipation)
- 武者震いを抑える (to suppress one's excited trembling)