Translation guide
The belief that spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, often through a medium, or a broader philosophical view that spirit is the fundamental reality.
spiritualism (communication with spirits)
Most common term for the religious practice.
The religious or occult practice of contacting spirits, especially through a medium.
The standard term for spiritualism as a religious or philosophical movement, especially the 19th-century Western movement.
She believes in spiritualism.
Refers to the practice or technique of communicating with spirits, similar to séances.
I attended a spiritualism session.
Literally 'communication with spirits', used to describe the act of contacting the dead.
Some people try to communicate with spirits.
The metaphysical belief that spirit or mind is the fundamental substance of the universe, as opposed to materialism.
Directly translating 'spiritualism' as スピリチュアリズム may be understood but is less natural than the established terms above. Use 心霊主義 for the occult practice and 唯心論 for the philosophical concept.
Some philosophers take a spiritualist stance.