寝る子は育つ

ねるこはそだつ
Alternative writings: 寝る子はそだつ, ねる子はそだつ, ねる子は育つ, 寝るこは育つ
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A well-slept child grows well—used to say that adequate sleep is important for a child's growth.

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赤ちゃんはよく寝る。寝る子は育つと言うように、心配いらないよ。

The baby sleeps a lot. As they say, a well-slept child grows well—you don't need to worry.

最近よく食べてよく寝るから、寝る子は育つというのは本当だね。

Lately they eat well and sleep well—it's true what they say, a well-slept child grows well.

夜更かしばかりしていると成長に悪い。寝る子は育つを忘れないで。

Staying up late all the time is bad for growth. Remember that a well-slept child grows well.