Jisho

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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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