能ある鷹は爪を隠す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 能ある鷹は爪を隠す
1
Proverb
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
Kanji in this Word
能
10 strokes
Frequency: 273
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
ability
talent
skill
capacity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.く
あた.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
の
のり
よし
鷹
24 strokes
Frequency: 1676
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
hawk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たか
爪
4 strokes
Frequency: 2025
Grade 8
Meanings
claw
nail
talon
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つめ
つま-
隠
14 strokes
Frequency: 1089
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
conceal
hide
cover
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
オン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かく.す
かく.し
かく.れる
よ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
がくし
有
6 strokes
Frequency: 282
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
possess
have
exist
happen
occur
approx
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
ウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あら
あり
ある
くに
なお
ゆ
脳
11 strokes
Frequency: 459
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
brain
memory
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
ドウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のうずる
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