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Words — 1 found

のうたかつめかく 能ある鷹は爪を隠す
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
1. 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​Proverb
Other forms
能有る鷹は爪を隠す 【のうあるたかはつめをかくす】、脳ある鷹は爪を隠す 【のうあるたかはつめをかくす】
Notes
脳ある鷹は爪を隠す: Irregular kanji usage.
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Kanji — 4 found

1.9846606811820728
10 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5.
能
ability, talent, skill, capacity
Kun: よ.く、 あた.う
On: ノウ
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10.965795499981827
24 strokes. JLPT N1. Jinmeiyō kanji.
鷹
hawk
Kun: たか
On: ヨウ、 オウ
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58.88553669441314
4 strokes. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
爪
claw, nail, talon
Kun: つめ、 つま-
On: ソウ
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6.333466613354659
14 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
隠
conceal, hide, cover
Kun: かく.す、 かく.し、 かく.れる、 よ.る
On: イン、 オン
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