[せきしゅくうけん, sekishukuuken](n) barehanded; having no wealth or position to rely on (aside from one's own resourcefulness) (when embarking on something)[Add to Longdo]
[のうなしいぬのたかぼえ, nounashiinunotakaboe](exp) (id) (obsc) a barking dog seldom bites (meaning those who make the most noise have the least talent)[Add to Longdo]