Japanese Word · Intermediate
インスタント
something instant, such as instant coffee or some other processed food
Pronunciation: [ĩɰ̃sɨ̥tã̠nto̞]
Meaning
something instant, such as instant coffee or some other processed food
Example
普段はヘルシーを心がけていますが、時々平日の昼に一人でインスタントが食べたくなります。
I'm usually mindful of keeping healthy, but sometimes during the week at lunch I find I want to be by myself and eat some instant food.
Practice tips
- Practice インスタント out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.