Translation guide
The state of going beyond ordinary limits, often in a spiritual or philosophical sense.
Going beyond the physical world or ordinary experience to a higher state of being or understanding.
Going beyond what is normal or expected, often in achievement or ability.
The attribute of God or the divine being beyond the material universe.
The most direct and common term for transcendence in philosophical or spiritual contexts. Implies surpassing limits or rising above.
彼は自己の限界を超越しようとしている。
He is trying to transcend his own limits.
超越的な体験をした。
I had a transcendent experience.
The quality or state of being transcendent; transcendence as an abstract concept.
神の超越性について議論する。
We discuss the transcendence of God.
Loanword from English, used in specific philosophical or New Age contexts. Less common than 超越.
トランセンデンスという概念は西洋哲学に由来する。
The concept of transcendence originates from Western philosophy.
Also used for surpassing limits in non-spiritual contexts, such as skill or performance.
彼の技術は凡人を超越している。
His skill transcends that of ordinary people.
Literally 'to exceed limits', a common way to express transcending boundaries.
彼女は常に限界を超えようと努力している。
She always strives to transcend her limits.
Overcoming or surmounting difficulties; implies a struggle and victory. More literary.
苦難を超克して成功を収めた。
He achieved success by transcending hardships.
Used in theological contexts to describe God's transcendence.
キリスト教では神の超越性が強調される。
In Christianity, the transcendence of God is emphasized.
A term for the absolute transcendent being, often used in philosophy of religion.
絶対超越者としての神。
God as the absolute transcendent being.