鳴かず飛ばず
Reading: なかずとばず
Meaning: to make no progress; to stay obscure
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Example Sentence
His new work ended without making any impact.
Usage Notes
Idiomatic four-character compound describing someone or something that shows no notable results or activity. Common for artists, products, or businesses that stay obscure despite launching.
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