出る釘は打たれる
でるくぎはうたれる
derukugihautareru
JMdict entry #1338260
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expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Ichidan verb
proverb
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
see: 出る杭は打たれる・1
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expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Ichidan verb
proverb
tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
see: 出る杭は打たれる・2