This is the 13471st most frequent Korean word.
라면
Instant noodles.
Here, '라면' is used as a noun to specifically refer to the food item 'ramen'.
저는 저녁에 라면을 먹었습니다.
I ate ramen for dinner.
In this sentence, '라면' is again used as a noun referring to the dish 'ramen', mentioned within the context of preparation.
라면을 끓일 때 물의 양을 조심하세요.
Be careful with the amount of water when cooking ramen.
Here, '라면' symbolizes comfort food or an option for alleviating hunger, still being used as a direct noun.