もちぐされ
Noun
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unused possession
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そのような優れた才能を持ちながら、社会のために活用しないのは持ち腐れである。
It's a waste of talent to have such an excellent skill and not utilize it for society.
高価なカメラも、使わずに置いておくと持ち腐れになってしまう。
My expensive camera is just sitting there, a total waste.
語学力を持ち腐れにせず、積極的に活用しなさい。
Don't let your language skills go to waste; use them actively.
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