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頭隠して尻隠さず 【あたまかくしてしりかくさず】

  1. [exp] 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; hiding one's head without hiding one's bottom
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
頭 Head, Counter For Large Animals トウ, ズ, ト あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり 2
隠 Conceal, Hide, Cover イン, オン かく.す, かく.し, かく.れる, かか.す, よ.る
尻 Buttocks, Hips, Butt, Rear コウ しり