朝飯前

あさめしまえ

Meanings

1. の-adjective, Noun very easy; piece of cake; child's play; easy as pie; cinch
2. Noun before breakfast (orig. meaning)

Kanji

• 朝 morning. Read as あさ.
• 飯 meal. Read as めし.
• 前 front. Read as まえ.

Example sentences

• そんなの朝飯前だよ。
  It's a piece of cake.
• そんなこと、朝飯前ですよ。
  It's as easy as pie.
• コツさえ覚えれば、朝飯前ですよ。
  It's a snap once you get the hang of it.
• 相手チームをやっつけるのは朝飯前だった。
  Beating the other team was no sweat at all.
• 朝飯前だ。
  It's too easy.

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