Translation guide
The English word 'cakewalk' can mean something very easy, or refer to a historical dance or carnival game. This guide focuses on expressing the idea of something being extremely easy in Japanese.
Expressing that a task or activity is extremely easy, a piece of cake.
Referring to the historical cakewalk dance or the carnival game where people walk to music and win a cake.
Loanword from English, used to describe the dance or game. May need explanation depending on context.
ケーキウォークは19世紀に人気があった。
The cakewalk was popular in the 19th century.
Since the concept is not widely known in Japan, you may need to explain it as a dance or game where participants walk to music and win cakes.
Literally 'before breakfast', meaning something so easy you can do it before eating. Very common and natural.
そんなの朝飯前だよ。
That's a cakewalk.
Means 'easy victory' or 'effortless win'. Often used for tasks that are surprisingly easy.
この仕事は楽勝だった。
This job was a cakewalk.
A playful, slightly old-fashioned phrase meaning 'a piece of cake' or 'easy as pie'. More common in casual speech.
試験なんてお茶の子さいさいさ。
The exam was a cakewalk.
Literally 'like twisting a baby's hand', meaning extremely easy. Somewhat dramatic and less common.
彼を倒すのは赤子の手をひねるようなものだ。
Beating him is a cakewalk.
音楽に合わせて歩き、ケーキをもらうゲームです。
It's a game where you walk to music and win a cake.