武者震(むしゃぶる)い

むしゃぶるい
noun
shaking with excitement or anticipation
emotion
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(しあい)前(まえ)に武者震(むしゃぶる)いがした。
I trembled with anticipation before the match.
大舞台(おおぶたい)に立(た)つと思(おも)うと武者震(むしゃぶる)いがする。
I tremble with excitement at the thought of standing on the big stage.
決勝戦(けっしょうせん)を前(まえ)に、選手(せんしゅ)たちは武者震(むしゃぶる)いを抑(おさ)えられなかった。
The athletes couldn't contain their excited trembling before the finals.

Usage

A compound of 武者(むしゃ) (warrior) and 震(ぶる)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(むしゃぶる)いする or 武者震(むしゃぶる)いがする.

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Compare: 身震(みぶる)い (shudder)
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Added 2026.3.17 19:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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