親おやが死しんでも食じき休やすみ

expression

resting after a meal is sacrosanct

Proverb emphasizing that one should always rest after eating, no matter how urgent or tragic the circumstances. Often used humorously or to justify a post-meal break.

• 「親おやが死しんでも食じき休やすみ」と言いって、彼かれは昼ちゅう食しょく後ごに必かならず昼ひる寝ねをする。

  Saying 'even if your parents die, rest after eating,' he always takes a nap after lunch.