この父ちちにしてこの子こあり

expression

like father, like son

Proverb meaning that a child resembles their parent in character or ability. Often used when a child shows similar traits, good or bad. Variant of この親にしてこの子あり.

See also: この親にしてこの子あり

• 彼かれの息子むすこも同おなじように頑がん固こだ。この父ちちにしてこの子こありだね。

  His son is just as stubborn. Like father, like son.