出る釘は打たれる
でるくぎはうたれる
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
Meaning
- the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
- tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
Example sentences
出る釘は打たれる。
The nail that sticks up gets hammered down.