降霊術

Japanese

Kanji in this term
降 霊 術
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Etymology

Compound of 降霊 (kōrei, “calling the spirits of the dead”) +‎ 術 (jutsu, “technique, art”).

Noun

降霊術 (hiragana こうれいじゅつ, rōmaji kōreijutsu)

  1. necromancy

Usage notes

Of the two terms 降霊術 and 交霊術, the former implies more of a sense of summoning, and the latter more of a sense of exchange or communication.

See also

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