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親おやはなくとも子こは育そだつ
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. nature itself is a good mother; (lit.) even without parents, children grow up
Alt. forms
親おやはなくとも子こは育そだつ
親おやは無なくとも子こは育そだつ
Kanji used
親
parent
子
child
育
nurture
Used in: 12
Composed of
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)