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のうあるたかはつめをかくす

能ある鷹は爪を隠す

表記・読み:能有る鷹は爪を隠す・脳ある鷹は爪を隠す・のうあるたかはつめをかくす

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    a wise man keeps some of his talents in reserve; one shouldn't show off; the person who knows most often says least; a skilled hawk hides its talons

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞(す)proverb