1.
instant, impromptu, on-the-spot
Something done or prepared immediately without advance planning. Used both for physical products (instant food) and for actions done spontaneously (impromptu speeches, offhand performances).
即席ラーメンを食べた。
I ate instant ramen.
即席のスピーチを頼まれた。
I was asked to give an impromptu speech.
残り物で即席の料理を作ったが、意外と美味しかった。
I made an impromptu dish from leftovers, and it turned out surprisingly good.
Functions as a noun modifier using の: 即席の～. Very commonly associated with instant food products, especially 即席めん (instant noodles).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 即席めん — instant noodles
- 即席ラーメン — instant ramen
- 即席の演奏 — impromptu performance
- 即席で作る — to make on the spot