noun
psychic; psychic medium
Refers to a person who claims or is believed to possess extrasensory perception, spiritual sensitivity, or the ability to communicate with spirits. Often used in occult, supernatural, or entertainment contexts.
彼女は霊能力者としてテレビによく出演している。
She often appears on TV as a psychic.
霊能力者に相談して、亡くなった祖母の言葉を伝えてもらった。
I consulted a psychic medium and had them convey words from my late grandmother.
Compound of 霊 (rei, 'spirit') + 能力 (nōryoku, 'ability') + 者 (sha, 'person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for describing a person with a specific power.