オカルト
Meanings
1
Refers to occult phenomena, supernatural topics, or mystical practices. Often used as a noun or adjectival noun (e.g., オカルトな話).
He is knowledgeable about the occult.
That movie has an occult atmosphere.
Usage patterns
- オカルトにはまるto get into/obsessed with the occult
He was obsessed with the occult when he was in high school.
- オカルトを信じるto believe in the occult
She's the type who doesn't believe in the occult.
- オカルト現象an occult/supernatural phenomenon
It's said that occult phenomena often occur in that village.
- オカルト的な〈事〉something occult-like/paranormal in nature
That story has strong occult elements.