Translation guide
A state of altered consciousness, often involving deep focus, dissociation, or hypnotic-like absorption. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is トランス, a loanword used in psychological, spiritual, and musical contexts. Other expressions describe related states like absent-mindedness, ecstasy, or being spellbound.
A psychological or spiritual state where one is detached from surroundings, often induced by hypnosis, meditation, or ritual.
The standard loanword for 'trance' in psychological, spiritual, and musical contexts. Widely understood.
He entered a trance state through hypnosis.
Literally 'ecstatic state', used for trance-like ecstasy or rapture, often in religious or artistic contexts.
She listened to the music and fell into a trance-like ecstasy.
A literary expression meaning 'state of self-oblivion', used for deep meditative or artistic trance.
During meditation, he reached a state of trance.
A state where one is mentally absent, lost in thought, or not paying attention to surroundings.
Being so fascinated or enchanted by something that one loses awareness of surroundings.
To be entranced, captivated, or in a dreamy state, often by beauty or music.
I was entranced by her singing voice.
To be fascinated or spellbound. Passive form of 魅了する (to charm).
Literally 'to have one's heart stolen', meaning to be captivated or entranced.
I was entranced by the scenery.
A genre of electronic dance music characterized by hypnotic rhythms and melodies.
The loanword used specifically for the music genre. Often combined with ミュージック.
He likes trance music.
トランス is the most direct and neutral term for a trance state, used in psychology, hypnosis, and music. 恍惚状態 implies a stronger sense of ecstasy or rapture, often with positive connotations, and is less clinical.
In a trance state, he recalled past memories.
He fell into an ecstatic trance from the beautiful music.
While 夢中 (むちゅう) means 'absorbed in', it does not convey the altered state of consciousness implied by 'trance'. Use トランス or other specific terms instead.
He is absorbed in the game. (Not 'in a trance')
I was in a trance during class.
A state of being stunned or absent-minded, often after a shock. Can imply a blank trance.
After the accident, he sat in a trance.
I was so entranced by the painting that I lost track of time.