出る杭は打たれる
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諺
諺 (kotowaza) — proverb. A traditional saying that conveys wisdom, moral lessons, or cultural truths, typically passed down through generations and used in everyday speech to make a point.
Tier 0 · most common
Literal
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down
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Figurative
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down
Meanings
- the nail that sticks out gets hammered down
- people that stick out too much get punished
- tall trees catch much wind
- people that excel at something become disliked
Tags
#social
#culture
#warnings