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Japanese word
インスタント
Pronunciation
Romajiinsutanto
Meaning
- na-adjectiveinstant
Example
これはインスタントのコーヒーです。ko re wa i n su ta n to no kō hī de su
This is instant coffee.
More examples
旅行先ではインスタントの味噌汁が便利です。ryo kō saki de wa i n su ta n to no mi so shiru ga ben ri de su
Instant miso soup is convenient when traveling.
Core concept
It describes something made ready with minimal preparation, giving it a sense of convenience as well as speed.
Common phrases
インスタントラーメンi n su ta n to rā me n
instant ramen
インスタントコーヒーi n su ta n to kō hī
instant coffee
インスタント食品i n su ta n to shoku hin
instant food
インスタントスープi n su ta n to sū pu
instant soup
Similar words
即席sokuseki: Prepared quickly with little work, often for immediate use or eating.
手軽tegaru: Easy to prepare or use without requiring much time, effort, or skill.
出来合いdekiai: Already made and ready for use or eating with little or no further preparation.
Definition in Japanese
あらかじめ加工され、短い時間で用意できる食品などを表す。a ra ka ji me ka kō sa re mijika i ji kan de yō i de ki ru shoku hin na do o arawa su
Word origin
インスタント (insutanto) is a Japanese loanword from English instant, ultimately related to Latin instans, meaning "present" or "pressing."
Usage tips
- The Japanese adjective インスタント (insutanto) often highlights convenience and minimal preparation when it describes food, rather than only speed in general.
Other meanings
- instant foodnoun