持もち腐ぐされ

noun

unused possession; something going to waste

Refers to an item, skill, or resource that is owned but not utilized, often implying it is being wasted. Frequently used in the phrase 宝の持ち腐れ (a treasure going to waste).

• 彼かれは才さい能のうがあるのに使つかわないから、宝たからの持もち腐ぐされだ。

  He has talent but doesn't use it, so it's a treasure going to waste.

• 高たかいカメラを買かったが、ほとんど使つかわず持もち腐ぐされになっている。

  I bought an expensive camera, but I hardly use it and it's just sitting there unused.