和光同塵

わこうどうじん

Meanings

1. Noun mingling with the world by hiding one's true talent or knowledge; living a quiet life by effacing oneself

Kanji

• 和 harmony. Read as ワ.
• 光 light. Read as コウ.
• 同 same. Read as ドウ.
• 塵 dust; trash; garbage. Read as ジン.

Word lists

• Yojijukugo (四字熟語)

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