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出る杭は打たれる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 出る杭は打たれる.
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1
Proverb
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
Examples
出る杭が打たれる会社じゃ、大きな成長は望めないね。
A company that stifles innovation can't hope to grow very much.
2
Proverb
tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
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