おやおに
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. like father, like son; (lit.) a child who does not resemble their parents is a changeling
Kanji used
parent
resemble
child
oni
Composed of
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
child born with teeth; child which does not resemble its parents; changeling; wild child; badly-behaved child