井渫不食
Reading: せいせつふしょく
Meaning: talented person going unused
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Example Sentence
It's regrettable to leave talented people in a state of disuse.
Usage Notes
A literary expression lamenting when capable people are not properly utilized. Originally referred to clean well water going unused.
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