other self; alter ego; part of oneself
Refers to a person or thing that embodies a part of oneself, such as a character representing the author, a child seen as an extension of a parent, or a creation that carries one's spirit.
The protagonist of this novel is said to be the author's alter ego.
子どもは親の分身のようなものだ。
A child is like a part of oneself.
incarnations of Buddha
Buddhist term for the various forms a Buddha can manifest to save sentient beings.
仏教では、仏は衆生を救うためにさまざまな分身を現すとされる。
In Buddhism, it is said that Buddhas manifest various incarnations to save sentient beings.
This protagonist is said to be the author's alter ego.
This statue is worshipped as an incarnation of the Buddha.
The ninja used the shadow clone technique to confuse his enemies.