Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 親に似ぬ子は鬼子(おやににぬこはおにご) in Japanese

親に似ぬ子は鬼子
Kana Reading
おやににぬこはおにご
Romaji
oyanininukohaonigo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    He is unworthy of his father


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

ghost, devil

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: おに, おに-

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

becoming, resemble, counterfeit, imitate, suitable

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: に.る, ひ.る

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

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

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: おや, おや-, した.しい, した.しむ

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

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

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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