009Japanese proverb ことわざ
思い立ったが吉日
おもいたったがきちじつOmoitatta ga kichijitsu
“The best day to begin is the day you think of it.”
Word for wordThe day of resolve is the auspicious day.
The meaning
There is no perfect moment coming later. The momentum of the day the idea is born is already the best condition.
At the origin
A traditional proverb: no need to consult the calendar for a "good day" — the decision itself makes it good.
The characters
- 思い立った omoitattahaving resolved
- が ga(subject)
- 吉日
がParticleMarks the subject: the one who does, or what is.
In practice
Do not look for the ideal date: start small today.