spiritual communion; spiritual sympathy
Refers to a deep, non-physical connection or communication between souls or spirits, often used in religious, mystical, or literary contexts.
They felt as if they were in spiritual communion even without exchanging words.
This ritual aims at spiritual communion with the ancestors.
交感 is a broader term for mutual influence or sympathy, not necessarily spiritual; 霊的交流 specifically implies a spiritual or soul-level connection.
以心伝心 refers to unspoken mutual understanding, often in everyday contexts; 霊的交流 carries a more mystical or religious nuance.
Compound of 霊的 (spiritual) and 交流 (exchange, interaction). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern Japanese to describe spiritual or soul-level communication.