When you hear 'ramen' are you hearing English or Japanese?

'Ramen' is a word borrowed from Japanese 'ramen'. The word entered the English language some time around 1972.

ramen [noun] [1972]

Quick-cooking egg noodles usually served in a broth with bits of meat and vegetables
Meaning: quick-cooking egg noodles usually served in a broth with bits of meat and vegetables.

Etymology: Japanese ramen.

Topics: Food:Dishes, Food:Staples.

Origin: From Japanese to English.

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