children don't feel the cold; kids are immune to the cold
Proverb meaning children are so active they don't notice cold weather. Often said when kids play outside in winter.
子どもは風の子と言うから、寒くても外で元気に遊んでいる。
They say children don't feel the cold, so even when it's cold they play outside energetically.
「子どもは風の子」なんて
Saying 'kids are immune to the cold,' they run around in light clothes.
Common modern spelling using 子ども for 'child'.
Traditional kanji spelling; 子供 is widely used but some prefer 子ども.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the observation that children often play outside regardless of cold weather.