でるくいはうたれる

出 る 杭 は 打 たれる

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

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

    • 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. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb

    tall trees catch much wind, people that excel at something become disliked
    proverb