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Japan: Three Days Priest

Written byOiwan Lam
Posted 27 April 2007 18 years ago

Harvey from Japan Newbie explained the expression of mikka bouzu, three days priest, which is used to describe someone who is unable to stick with something they have started to do.

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  • Pingback: Words artistic and powerful : Meandering Passage

    […] While scanning the Internet I sometimes come across expressions or phrases that clearly capture life truths or human conditions. These expressions/phrases are often artistic in their simplicity, but most powerful in their ability to impart the intended meaning. Below is one I came across today via GlobalVoices. JapanNewbie.com – Japan Blogging: 「三日坊主」”mikka bouzu” “The Three Day Priest” This expression can be used to describe someone who is unable to stick with something they have started to do. […]

    27 April 2007, 16:37 pm
  • Pingback: Meandering Passage » Blog Archive » Words artistic and powerful

    […] While scanning the Internet I sometimes come across expressions or phrases that clearly capture life truths or human conditions. These expressions/phrases are often artistic in their simplicity, but most powerful in their ability to impart the intended meaning. Below is one I came across today via GlobalVoices. JapanNewbie.com – Japan Blogging: 「三日坊主」”mikka bouzu” “The Three Day Priest” This expression can be used to describe someone who is unable to stick with something they have started to do. […]

    27 April 2007, 17:54 pm

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