4 results for 出る杭は打たれる

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  1. Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb

    the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished

    Proverbsee 出る釘は打たれる

    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. tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked

    Proverbsee 出る釘は打たれる

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