General meaning:
* Spirit Possession: This is the most common understanding of mabori, referring to the state of being possessed by a spirit or supernatural entity.
* Spiritual trance: This is a broader term that encompasses the state of altered consciousness associated with mabori, including states of deep meditation, channeling, or other spiritual experiences.
* Spirit medium: This term refers to a person who is believed to be able to communicate with spirits, often through trance states.
More specific meanings:
* Channeling: This refers to the act of allowing a spirit or other entity to speak or act through a person.
* Mediumship: This refers to the practice of communicating with spirits through various methods, including trance states.
* Spirit channeling: This is a more specific term for the act of channeling spirits.
Examples:
* "The mabori ritual involves drumming, chanting, and dancing to invite the spirits." This could be translated as "The spirit possession ritual involves drumming, chanting, and dancing to invite the spirits."
* "The mabori dancer became possessed by the spirit of a warrior." This could be translated as "The spirit medium became possessed by the spirit of a warrior."
Ultimately, the best English translation for "mabori" will depend on the specific context and how the word is being used in the Japanese text.