noun
inspiration; creative spark
Refers to a sudden creative idea or artistic inspiration, often in contexts like writing, art, or invention. The English word 'inspiration' is the most common equivalent.
作曲家は突然霊感を得て、一晩で曲を書き上げた。
The composer suddenly got inspiration and wrote the piece in one night.
彼の絵には神がかり的な霊感
His paintings have a divine inspiration about them.
noun
sixth sense; psychic ability; sensitivity to the supernatural
Specifically the ability to perceive ghosts, spirits, or paranormal phenomena. Often used in phrases like 霊感が強い (strong psychic sense) or 霊感体質 (psychically sensitive constitution).
彼女は霊感が強くて、幽霊が見えるらしい。
She has a strong sixth sense and can apparently see ghosts.
あの廃墟に入ると、霊感のある人は何かを感じるという。
They say that people with psychic sensitivity feel something when they enter that ruin.