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[のう(能)·あ·る·たか(鷹)·は·つめ(爪)·を·かく(隠)·す]
nouarutakahatsumewokakusu
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Alternate Written Forms:

[のう(能)·あ(有)·る·たか(鷹)·は·つめ(爪)·を·かく(隠)·す]
nouarutakahatsumewokakusu
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[のう(脳)·あ·る·たか(鷹)·は·つめ(爪)·を·かく(隠)·す]
nouarutakahatsumewokakusu
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Root Words:

[のう(能) + ある + たか(鷹) + は + つめ(爪) + を + かく(隠)·す]
nou + aru + taka + ha + tsume + wo + kakusu

English Meaning(s) for 能ある鷹は爪を隠す

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  1. 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
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Meanings for each kanji in 能ある鷹は爪を隠す

» ability; talent; skill; capacity
» hawk
» claw; nail; talon
» conceal; hide; cover

Stroke Order Diagrams for 能ある鷹は爪を隠す

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Sample Sentences for 能ある鷹は爪を隠す

He who knows the most often says the least.
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A smart falcon hides its talons.
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