Word details

子供は親の鏡

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 子供は親の鏡.

Dictionary

Entry

子供は親の鏡こどもはおやのかがみExpression
1

Proverb

children are a reflection of their parents

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

submit, offer, present, serve (meal), accompany

8 strokesFrequency 313JLPT N2Grade 6

On

キョウクウ

Kun

そな.えるとも-ども

parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)

16 strokesFrequency 406JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シン

Kun

おやおや-した.しいした.しむ

Nanori

ちかのり

mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering

19 strokesFrequency 1,506JLPT N1Grade 4

On

キョウケイ

Kun

かがみ

Nanori

あきかがかがん

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