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“To be shrewd” in Japanese

Short answer
生き馬の目を抜く ikiumanomewonuku ikiumanomewonuku

To be shrewd in Japanese is “生き馬の目を抜く” (ikiumanomewonuku). Full meaning: to be shrewd, to be sharp, to keep your wits about you.

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