この親おやにしてこの子こあり

expression

the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; like father, like son

Proverb meaning children resemble their parents in character or ability, often used critically or resignedly.

• 彼かれの息子むすこも同おなじように短たん気きだ。この親おやにしてこの子こありだね。

  His son is just as short-tempered. Like father, like son.

• 娘むすめさんもピアノが上手じょうずだね。この親おやにしてこの子こありだ。

  Your daughter is also good at piano. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.