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カップラーメン
kappuraamen
cup noodles, cup ramen
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  1. kappuraamen cup noodles, cup ramen
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Used in casual conversation and shopping contexts when referring to instant ramen sold in a styrofoam or plastic cup, distinguished from bagged instant noodles by its container.

夜食にカップラーメンを食べた。
Yashoku ni kappuraamen wo tabeta.
I ate cup noodles for a late-night snack.

このカップラーメンは辛すぎる。
Kono kappuraamen wa karasugiru.
This cup ramen is too spicy.

⚖️ Commonly confused with ラーメン (ramen), but ラーメン refers to fresh or restaurant ramen, not instant.

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カップラーメンは〜です。 / 〜のカップラーメン

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