彼はすぐれた能力をもっていた。
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English Translation
His talent was of a high order.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa sugureta nōryoku o motteita.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
優れる
(すぐれる)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
能力
(のうりょく)
ability; faculty
を
(を)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
持つ
(もつ)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry; to possess; to have; to own; to maintain; to keep; to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive; to take charge of; to be in charge of