instant

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɪnstənt/

Noun

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

A very short period of time; a moment. / A single, usually precise, point in time. / A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.

Japanese Meaning

ごく短い時間、一瞬 / 正確な一点の時間、あるいは特定の瞬間 / 調理や準備が速やかにできるよう、あらかじめ加工された食品や飲料（例：インスタントコーヒー）

What is this buttons?

Wait just an instant while I grab my coat.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

コートを取ってくるから、ほんの一瞬待っていてください。

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Sense（1）

A very short period of time; a moment.

She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.

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Sense（2）

A single, usually precise, point in time.

The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.

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Sense（3）

A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.

Sense（4）

Ellipsis of instant camera..

instants

（ plural ）

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