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でるくぎはうたれる

出る釘は打たれる

表記・読み:でるくぎはうたれる

  1. 1

    the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)一段動詞proverb
  2. 2

    tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)一段動詞proverb