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超能力者 (ちょうのうりょくしゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
person with supernatural powers ; psychic ; esper
Refers to a person who possesses abilities beyond normal human capabilities, such as telepathy, telekinesis, or clairvoyance. Often used in fiction and paranormal contexts.
公こう
は
超ちょう
能のう
力りょく
者しゃ
だ
。
The protagonist of that manga is an esper.
Kanji 超 transcend, super-, ultra- Similar words 超ちょう 能のう 力りょく 超能力 refers to the supernatural power itself, while 超能力者 refers to the person who possesses it.
エスパー エスパー is a common loanword for 'esper' or 'psychic', often used in similar contexts but can sound more casual or pop-cultural.
Etymology Compound of 超 (chō, 'super-') + 能力 (nōryoku, 'ability') + 者 (sha, 'person'). A straightforward modern coinage for 'person with supernatural powers'.
