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寝る子は育つ 【ねるこはそだつ】

  1. [exp,v5t] sleep brings up a child well; a well-slept child is a well-kept child
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
寝 Lie Down, Sleep, Rest, Bed, Remain Unsold シン ね.る, ね.かす, い.ぬ, みたまや, や.める
子 Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac シ, ス, ツ こ, -こ, ね
育 Bring Up, Grow Up, Raise, Rear イク そだ.つ, そだ.ち, そだ.てる, はぐく.む