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[で(出)·る·くい(杭)·は·う(打)·た·れ·る]
derukuihautareru
expression

Root Words:

[で(出)·る + くい(杭) + は + う(打)·た·れ·る]
deru + kui + ha + utareru

English Meaning(s) for 出る杭は打たれる

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  1. the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
  2. tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
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Meanings for each kanji in 出る杭は打たれる

» exit; leave; go out; come out; put out; protrude
» stake; post; picket
» strike; hit; knock; pound; dozen

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Sample Sentences for 出る杭は打たれる

The stake that sticks out gets hammered down.
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Envy is the companion of honour.
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