{"id":8664,"date":"2022-04-29T14:14:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlanguageblog.com\/?p=8664"},"modified":"2022-04-29T14:14:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:14:19","slug":"what-is-the-meaning-of-the-phrase-easy-peasy-japanesey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.starlanguageblog.com\/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-phrase-easy-peasy-japanesey\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Meaning of the Phrase “Easy Peasy Japanesey”?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The phrase easy peasy Japanesey has been floating around the internet for quite some time. Still, few people seem to know its origin, and even fewer have taken the time to figure it out. <\/span><\/p>\n U<\/span>nfortunately, I am no exception to this phenomenon. After plenty of research, though, I’ve finally uncovered the meaning of this intriguing phrase. It turns out that easy peasy Japanesey refers to a very specific type of food or meal, which originated in Japan before spreading across the globe. As such, now let us look at what this well-known phrase means!<\/span><\/p>\n I have been thinking recently about the origins of the phrase “easy peasy Japanesey.” It’s a phrase I often use, and I have a couple of theories about where it might have originated. The most obvious approach is a shortened form of the word “easy peasy lemon squeezy.” So I suspect it has origins in the 70s or 80s. Another theory I have is from a children’s book from the late 70s or early 80s called “The Happy House” by a Japanese author called Tomi Ungerer.<\/span><\/p>\n The earliest known printed use of easy-peasy appears in 1945 according to Oxford English Dictionary (OED) research. That may not be its origin, though; it could have existed for years before. The OED lists easy-peasy among colloquial phrases originating in or before 1925 but does not indicate an earlier print date or any other information about its origin.<\/span><\/p>\n There are numerous sayings and phrases in the English language used in everyday conversation. These phrases may be derived from old sayings, or they may have come about after an experience. Easy Peasy Japanesey is a great example of something created when a person had a fun experience. According to some sources, Easy Peasy Japanesey came about during World War II when Americans were trying to figure out what Americans called their underwear. As it turns out, several words mean underwear in Japan; however, our soldiers only had enough time to learn one: Unko (unknown means poop). Unfortunately for us, Unko also translates into Chicken Poopie Doo-Doo!<\/span><\/p>\n When things get tough, it’s tempting to give up. There will be days when you have every excuse to quit: You’re too tired. You’re not smart enough. It’s just not worth it. I’ll never do that again! <\/span><\/p>\n So, easy and breezy Japanesey for you \u2013 don’t be discouraged! Take a breather, keep on going because if an easy-peasy Japanese boy like Tarzan can swing from vine to vine with a happy song in his heart, then so can you!<\/span><\/p>\nThe origin of the phrase<\/span><\/h2>\n
The traditional wisdom behind the phrase<\/span><\/h2>\n
How this wisdom can help you in life<\/span><\/h2>\n
How Easy Peasy Japanesey can improve your creative business<\/span><\/h2>\n