“Like father” in Japanese
Short answer
Like father in Japanese is “蛙の子は蛙” (kaerunokohakaeru). Full meaning: like father, like son, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Other ways to say “Like father” in Japanese
狐の子は頬白
kitsunenokohatsurajiro like father, like son, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
血は争えない
chihaarasoenai like father, like son
親に似ぬ子は鬼子
oyanininukohaonigo like father, like son
親見たけりゃ子を見ろ
oyamitakeryakowomiro like father, like son
この父にしてこの子あり
konochichinishitekonokoari like father, like son
この親にしてこの子あり
konooyanishitekonokoari the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, like father, like son
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