noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
telepathy; tacit understanding; heart-to-heart communication
Used when people understand each other without words, often in close relationships or teamwork. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
長年連れ添った夫婦には以心伝心のやりとりがある。
A couple who have been together for many years have a tacit understanding in their interactions.
彼とは以心伝心で、言葉にしなくても考えていることがわかる。
With him, it's like telepathy—I know what he's thinking without him saying a word.
noun
non-verbal transmission of Buddhist teachings
Buddhist term referring to the direct, wordless transmission of enlightenment from master to disciple, especially in Zen. Rare outside religious contexts.
禅宗では、以心伝心が重視される。
In Zen Buddhism, non-verbal transmission of the teachings is emphasized.