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Underutilized talent with 才能

Kanji Explanation: Ability and capability with 能

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During a free day from training, Touwata and Mizubashou approach Tsubaki to request a favor. She would like Tsubaki to challenge Benisumomo to a one-on-one fight.

トウワタ:
「そのですね…　ベニセンパイは才能(さいのう)があるのにそれにかまけて、ぜんっぜん努力(どりょく)しないんです。」
“Well, you see... Beni-senpai has talent, but she takes it for granted and doesn't put in any effort at all.”
「いっつも一人(ひとり)で昼寝(ひるね)するってどっか行(い)って。」
“She always go off somewhere to take a nap alone.”