expression, ichidan verb
the blind men and the elephant; the mediocre have no right to criticize the great
Proverb meaning that people with limited understanding should not judge things beyond their grasp. Based on the parable of blind men touching different parts of an elephant and each thinking they know the whole. Often used to caution against shallow criticism.
As the saying goes, 'the blind men and the elephant' — amateurs shouldn't criticize the work of experts.