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朝飯前

Reading

Kana: あさめしまえ
Romaji: asameshimae
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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trivial matter; cinch to do; easy as pie; it's a piece of cake

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 あさ
Meanings: morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period, (North) Korea
Readings: ハン、 めし
Meanings: meal, boiled rice
Readings: ゼン、 まえ、 -まえ
Meanings: in front, before

Example Sentences

そんなの朝飯前(あさめしまえ)よ。
➥It's a piece of cake.
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そんなこと、朝飯前(あさめしまえ)ですよ。
➥It's as easy as pie.
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相手(あいて)チームをやっつけるのは朝飯前(あさめしまえ)だった。
➥Beating the other team was no sweat at all.
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そんなの朝飯前(あさめしまえ)だよ。
➥That's a piece of pie.
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こつさえ(おぼ)えれば、朝飯前(あさめしまえ)ですよ。
➥It's a snap once you get the hang of it.
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