1.
person who gives up easily; quitter; short-lived enthusiasm
Someone who starts things but quickly loses interest and gives up. Also refers to short-lived efforts or hobbies.
ダイエットはいつも三日坊主で終わる。
My diets always end after three days.
私は三日坊主だから続かない。
I'm a quitter, so I can't stick with things.
日記をつけ始めたが、三日坊主になった。
I started keeping a diary, but it only lasted a few days.
Literally "three-day monk" - referring to someone who becomes a monk but gives up after just three days.
ORIGIN:
Monastic life is difficult, and those without true dedication would quit after only a few days, hence "three-day monk."
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 三日坊主に終わる: to end after only a few days
- 三日坊主になる: to become a quitter
USAGE:
Often used self-deprecatingly when one admits to lacking perseverance.