頭隠して尻隠さず
atamakakushiteshirikakusazu
burying one's head in the sand (while leaving other parts of one's body exposed), exposing one's weak point while attempting to protect oneself
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  1. atamakakushiteshirikakusazu burying one's head in the sand (while leaving other parts of one's body exposed), exposing one's weak point while attempting to protect oneself
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Kanji Breakdown
Head, Counter For Large Animals
On: とう,ず,と Kun: あたま,かしら,-がしら,かぶり
16 strokes N3
Conceal, Hide, Cover
On: いん,おん Kun: かく.す,かく.し,かく.れる,かか.す,よ.る
14 strokes N1
Buttocks, Hips, Butt, Rear
On: こう Kun: しり
5 strokes
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頭隠して尻隠さずは〜です。 / 〜の頭隠して尻隠さず

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