おやはなくてもこはそだつ
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. nature itself is a good mother; (lit.) even without parents, children grow up
Composed of
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
even if not; even without
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)