食料
shokuryōnoun★Beginner
general
Food or provisions, especially in the context of supply or storage.
政府は食料の安定供給を確保するために努力している。
The government is working to ensure a stable supply of food.
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Often used in discussions about food security, agriculture, or disaster preparedness.
Collocations
食料供給food supply食料自給率food self-sufficiency rate食料備蓄food stockpile
Synonyms
Related Phrases
食料難phrase
food shortage
食料品phrase
groceries
💡Pro Tip
Supply vs. General Food
'食料' is often used in contexts where the supply or distribution of food is emphasized, such as in agriculture or disaster management.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 食 (shoku, 'food') and 料 (ryō, 'materials' or 'provisions').
📝Usage Notes
While '食料' and '食糧' are often used interchangeably, '食料' tends to emphasize the supply aspect, whereas '食糧' can refer more broadly to food in general.
Word Breakdown
食
food
root料
materials or provisions
root和英辞典