韜晦（とうかい）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: obscuring / being enigmatic
Example sentences
- 彼は才能を韜晦して目立たない。 — He keeps his talent hidden and doesn't stand out.
- 韜晦の姿勢で控えめに振る舞う。 — He behaves modestly, deliberately keeping a low profile.
Idioms & proverbs containing “韜晦”
- 自己韜晦 (じことうかい) — concealing one's talents, position, status, intentions, etc.
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