noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
out-of-body experience; astral projection
Refers to the sensation or phenomenon of one's consciousness separating from the physical body. Often used in paranormal or spiritual contexts.
He says he had an out-of-body experience during his near-death experience.
Can out-of-body phenomena be explained scientifically?
臨死体験 is a near-death experience, which may include 体外離脱 as one of its features.
幽体離脱 is a synonym often used interchangeably, but 幽体 (astral body) emphasizes the spiritual or occult aspect more explicitly.
Compound of 体外 (outside the body) and 離脱 (separation, withdrawal). The term is a modern coinage for the concept of out-of-body experience.