This is the 10282nd most frequent Japanese word.
韜光
"韜光" (tōkō) means to conceal one's brilliance or talents, often as a strategy to avoid drawing attention.
Used to describe the action of strategically hiding one's strength or abilities.
彼は会議で韜光して、自分の能力を隠していた。
He concealed his abilities during the meeting.
Used as advice emphasizing strategic humility or discretion for future advantages.
韜光して将来のチャンスを狙うことも重要です。
Concealing one's abilities to aim for future opportunities is also important.
Used in a definitional context to explain the meaning of the term.