分身
Meanings
1
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.
A child is like a part of oneself.
2
incarnations of Buddha
Buddhist term for the various forms a Buddha can manifest to save sentient beings.
In Buddhism, it is said that Buddhas manifest various incarnations to save sentient beings.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の分身someone's alter ego or embodiment of part of themselves
This protagonist is said to be the author's alter ego.
- 仏の分身an incarnation or manifested form of the Buddha
This statue is worshipped as an incarnation of the Buddha.
- 分身の術を使うto use the technique of creating clones of oneself
The ninja used the shadow clone technique to confuse his enemies.