だまし【こどもだまし】

Frequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060. (for form 子供騙し: 34,900. – 35,297.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi); expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
Forms
  • だまし【こどもだまし】Frequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.
  • し【こどもだまし】Frequency rank: 34,900. – 35,297.
  • こどもだまし
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. trick that may deceive a child
    2. This phrase is used to describe something that is considered simple or naive, often not taken seriously by adults. It implies that the trick or tactic is so obvious that it could only fool a child.
    That magic show was just a trick that may deceive a child.
    His excuse was mere child's play and didn't work on adults.
  2. transparent ploy
    3. This meaning refers to a tactic that is so obvious that it is easily seen through. It implies that the intention behind the ploy is clear, making it ineffective.
    His actions were a transparent ploy, and no one was fooled.
    That promotion is just a transparent ploy.
  3. mere child's play
    4. Used to describe an activity or task that is very simple and not challenging, often implying it does not require serious skill or effort.
    That game was mere child's play; I cleared it in no time.
    That assignment was mere child's play, so I finished it easily.
  4. kid stuff
    5. This meaning signifies things that are typically associated with children or viewed as trivial. It can be used derogatorily to dismiss something as unimportant.
    That is just kid stuff; adults have no interest in it.
    His story was just kid stuff, and no one took it seriously.
  5. puerile trick
    6. Describes a trick that is childish and lacking in seriousness or maturity. It can imply that the trick is foolish or silly.
    Her plan was a puerile trick.
    That remark was clearly a puerile trick, and no one paid it any mind.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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