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親おやに似にぬ子こは鬼おに子ご
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. like father, like son; (lit.) a child who does not resemble their parents is a changeling
Kanji used
親
parent
似
resemble
子
child
鬼
oni
Used in: 1
Composed of
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
① 名詞の下に付いて複合語をつくり、そのものに似ているさまを表す。
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
① 歯が生えて生まれた子。② 親に似ない子。