Translation guide
ESP (extrasensory perception) is a concept often discussed in paranormal contexts. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to using the borrowed term ESP or native expressions for psychic abilities.
Referring to extrasensory perception as a general concept or ability.
The English acronym is widely recognized in Japanese, especially in pop culture and discussions of psychic phenomena.
He claims he can use ESP.
A direct translation of 'extrasensory perception', used in formal or academic contexts.
Literally 'supernatural power', this term broadly covers psychic abilities including ESP, telekinesis, etc.
Some psychics can use ESP.
Referring to particular types of ESP such as telepathy, clairvoyance, or precognition.
Telepathy, the ability to read or transmit thoughts.
Twins are said to be able to communicate through telepathy.
Clairvoyance, the ability to see things beyond normal perception.
Precognition, the ability to foresee future events.
Psychokinesis or telekinesis, often grouped with ESP in popular usage.
The acronym ESP is used as a noun and can be combined with verbs like 使う (to use) or 持つ (to have). It is often associated with 超能力 (supernatural powers) in general.
Research on extrasensory perception is often regarded as pseudoscience.
彼女は透視能力で隠された物を見つけた。
She found the hidden object using clairvoyance.
He avoided the accident thanks to a precognitive dream.
念力でスプーンを曲げるパフォーマンスが人気だ。
Performances of bending spoons with psychokinesis are popular.