蓑みのになり笠かさになり

expression

helping and protecting in every way; being a constant support

Proverb meaning to provide all-around help and protection, like a straw raincoat (蓑) shielding from rain and a hat (笠) shielding from sun. Often used to describe someone who supports another through thick and thin. Compare 陰になり日向になり (かげになりひなたになり).

See also: 陰になり日向になり (かげになりひなたになり)

• 彼かれはいつも蓑みのになり笠かさになり私わたしを支ささえてくれた。

  He always supported me through thick and thin.

• 親おやは子こにとって蓑みのになり笠かさになりたいと思おもうものだ。

  Parents naturally want to protect and help their children in every way.