非常食を備える
災害に備えて非常食を備える。
We stock emergency rations in preparation for disasters.
To stockpile food supplies intended for use during emergencies or disasters.
台風が来る前に非常食を備えました。
We stocked up on emergency food before the typhoon arrived.
防災計画の一環として非常食を備えることが推奨されています。
It is recommended to stock emergency food as part of disaster preparedness plans.
Often used in contexts related to disaster preparedness, survival planning, or emergency management.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common collocations with 備える
備える is often paired with nouns indicating preparation: 備える (to prepare for X), 備蓄する (to stockpile X), 用意する (to prepare X). For emergency contexts, 備える is typically used with items like 食料 (food), 水 (water), or 医薬品 (medicine).
Gold Rule
When to use 備える vs 備蓄する
備える (sonaeru) means 'to prepare for' or 'to equip oneself with' in a general sense. 備蓄する (bichikusuru) specifically means 'to stockpile' or 'to store for future use'. Use 備える when the focus is on the action of preparing, and 備蓄する when the focus is on the accumulation of supplies.
Word Origin
非常食 (hijōshoku) means 'emergency food' (非常 = emergency, 食 = food). 備える (sonaeru) means 'to prepare for' or 'to equip oneself with'. The phrase combines these to describe the action of preparing emergency food supplies.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal or preparedness contexts. It implies proactive action rather than reactive measures. The verb 備える (sonaeru) can also mean 'to equip oneself with' in a broader sense, but in this phrase, it specifically refers to preparing supplies.