宝の持ち腐れ
takaranomochigusare
pearls thrown before swine, unused possession, useless possession, waste of talent
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  1. takaranomochigusare pearls thrown before swine, unused possession, useless possession, waste of talent
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Kanji Breakdown
Treasure, Wealth, Valuables
On: ほう Kun: たから
8 strokes N2
Hold, Have
On: じ Kun: も.つ,-も.ち,も.てる
9 strokes N4
Rot, Decay, Sour
On: ふ Kun: くさ.る,-くさ.る,くさ.れる,くさ.れ,くさ.らす,くさ.す
14 strokes N1
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宝の持ち腐れは〜です。 / 〜の宝の持ち腐れ

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