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蛙の子は蛙

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蛙の子は蛙

カエルの子はカエル
かえるのこはかえる
Expression
Freq #97221
1

Proverb

like father, like son; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; the child of a frog is a frog

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes

Meanings

frog

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かえる
かわず
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

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

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
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