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.
A couple who have been together for many years have a tacit understanding in their interactions.
With him, it's like telepathy—I know what he's thinking without him saying a word.
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.
In Zen Buddhism, non-verbal transmission of the teachings is emphasized.