- better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull; better to be the leader of a small group than a subordinate in a large organization; better to be a big fish in a little pond than a little fish in a big pondyojijukugo
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- better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull; better to be the leader of a small group than a subordinate in a large organization; better to be a big fish in a little pond than a little fish in a big pond
This expression conveys the idea that it is preferable to be in a position of authority or prominence, even in a smaller setting, rather than being insignificant in a larger one. It emphasizes valuing one's role and influence over being part of a larger, more competitive environment where one might be overlooked.
Even in a small company, having a position is better than being in a role where you have no say in a large corporation.
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けいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後のきょうくん教訓lesson of "better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull"けいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後のせいしん精神spirit of "better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull"けいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後をえらぶ選ぶto choose to be a leader of a small groupけいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後ということば言葉the saying "better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull"けいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後のいぎ意義significance of "better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull"けいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後のれい例example of "better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull"ちいさな小さなそしき組織でけいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後になるto become a leader in a small organizationけいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後のせんたく選択choice of being a leader of a small groupけいこう鶏口ぎゅうご牛後のてつがく哲学philosophy of "better to be the beak of a rooster than the rump of a bull"
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