N1
ひょうい (hyoui)
憑依
possession (by a spirit); spiritual possession
💡 Nuance & Usage:
霊や悪魔などが人や物に乗り移ること。主に超自然的な現象を指す。 (The act of a spirit or demon possessing a person or object. It mainly refers to supernatural phenomena.)
📝 Example Sentences
その事件は、霊の憑依が原因ではないかと噂された。
It was rumored that the incident was caused by spiritual possession.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "憑依"!
彼女は突然意識を失い、何かに_______されたかのように振る舞い始めた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 意識を失い、別の人格になったかのような振る舞いは「憑依」の現象です。
English: Losing consciousness and behaving as if one has a different personality is a phenomenon of 'hyoui' (possession).
English: Losing consciousness and behaving as if one has a different personality is a phenomenon of 'hyoui' (possession).
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