Meaning of 脳ある鷹は爪を隠す in Japanese

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Definition of 脳ある鷹は爪を隠す

のうあるたかはつめをかくす(nouarutakahatsumewokakusu) 【 能ある鷹は爪を隠す ·能有る鷹は爪を隠す ·脳ある鷹は爪を隠す 】

能鷹爪隠有脳 Kanji Details

  1. (exp) 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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