Every time I stopped at various places, I told myself to keep going , and I finally arrived at my first post.

Good morning.

This is Totchan living in Japan.

It finally feels right

I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a long time, but I’ve never been able to get started.

I tried to start over and over again but couldn’t, I researched and stopped, I thought and stopped, and after quite a long time, today is finally here.

What do you write for?

Who do you write for?

If this doesn’t feel right, I can’t start. Just start! That was not the case.

Also known as “3 day wonder” in English.

Even if you are a Mikka-bozu, you should start!

Mikka-bozu means a three-day monk in Japanese.

What Captain Kawabuchi of the Japan Football Association said has always been a source of support for me.

I have been to many Mikka-bozu, and each time I remember Captain Kawabuchi’s words.

In this few years,

Leg stretching, HIIT training, morning pages, thread toothpick, meditation, level 3 bookkeeping, cycling…

Still, the self-loathing builds up each time I fade out. It’s better not to start at all, because if it disappears again, your self-loathing will only build up.

Still, I decided to take on the challenge of blogging.

First of all, what is the origin of the word Mikka-bozu?

“Mikkabozu” is a Japanese idiom that refers to someone who gives up on starting or continuing something after a short period of time. There are various theories about the origin of this expression, but the following is a general explanation:

1. Connection to Buddhism : This expression is said to be related to Buddhist practice. In Buddhism, it is said that people known as Mikkabozu often engage in rigorous training for only three days and then quickly give up. It is said that for this reason, the word “Mikkabozu” came to be used to describe people who lack the will or patience to continue doing something.
2. Chinese poetry theory : There is also a theory that this expression originates from Chinese Chinese poetry. There is a phrase in Chinese poetry that goes, “If you don’t read for three days, you can’t boast about it,” which means, “If you don’t read for three days, how can you be proud?” It is possible that a phrase like this was introduced to Japan and became established as a word expressing the difficulty of continuing to do something for three days.

It is not clear which theory is correct, but both theories suggest that “Mikkabozu” is an expression that refers to a person who gives up something in a short period of time.

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Is it also in English?

o express “Mikkabozu” in English, you can use the expressions “three-day monk” or “three-day wonder.” These expressions are used to refer to someone who does something for a short period of time or shows temporary excitement or interest. For example, you can use:

“He’s a three-day monk when it comes to exercise. He starts going to the gym but gives up after just a few days.” Put it away.)

“She’s a three-day wonder when it comes to hobbies. She gets excited about something new, but her interest fades quickly.
” It fades.)

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“Three-day wonder” has a slightly interesting sound.

An English idiom that usually refers to something or someone that attracts a lot of attention or excitement for a very short period of time, usually three days, but then quickly loses interest and may be forgotten. This is often used to express something that is temporarily popular or impressive, but lacks long-term sustainability.

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Three days of Mikka-bozu are always fun!

I feel like it’s far from the nuance that is actually used, but I’ll try to expand my interpretation.

For about three days after coming up with an idea, it feels like it’s moving around in my head. Expanding rapidly. I’m starting to get some attention and excitement inside me, and I feel a little good thinking about it. As I wrote notes and researched things, my thoughts began to take shape.

Meanwhile, everyday life comes and goes and goes back and forth with reality, and after about 3 days, the priorities start to drop and before you know it, everyday life is swallowed up. It disappears.

Still, those three magical days still come around every once in a while.

If we face this magical power properly and use it properly, we will continue to have magical days.

The Mikka-bozu challenge and the self-loathing that I had accumulated until now seemed like a waste, but if it was an experience to meet a three-day wonder, then it wasn’t a waste.

Yes, those three magical days will still come around from time to time, and they are always pretty fun.

It’s fun, isn’t it? The three days of Mikka-bozu.

Even if you are a Mikka-bozu, you should start!

Have a nice day!