スピリチュアル
also: スピリチャル
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Meanings
1
Describes something related to the spirit, soul, or non-material aspects of life, often in a New Age or holistic context. Used as an adjectival noun (na-adjective).
She is interested in spiritual things.
I had a spiritual experience.
2
Refers specifically to the genre of religious folk songs originating from African-American communities. Used as a noun.
The choir sang a spiritual.
Usage patterns
- スピリチュアルな〈事〉a spiritual (experience/matter)
She said she had a spiritual experience.
- スピリチュアルにひかれるto be drawn to spirituality
Recently, more people are being drawn to spiritual things.
- スピリチュアルカウンセラーspiritual counselor (a common compound job title)
She works as a spiritual counselor.