でるくいはうたれる
出る杭は打たれる
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
N3Expression
Expression, Ichidan verb
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down•people that stick out too much get punished
Expression, Ichidan verb
tall trees catch much wind•people that excel at something become disliked
Example Sentences
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.