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instant, quick-preparation
Describes food or products that can be prepared quickly with minimal effort, typically by just adding hot water. Also used figuratively to mean something done without proper effort or depth.
Usage
インスタント is most commonly used as a modifier before food items. Japan is famous for its wide variety of instant foods, from ramen (日清チキンラーメン was the world's first instant noodle) to miso soup. The word can also carry a slightly negative connotation of being quick but lacking depth.
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即席 (instant, impromptu, offhand)