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食料供給不足
shokuryō kyōkyō fuzoku
food supply shortage
この地域では食料供給不足が深刻化している。
Food supply shortages are becoming severe in this region.
formal
A situation where the amount of food available to a population is insufficient to meet their needs, often due to production, distribution, or economic factors.
地球温暖化により、食料供給不足がさらに悪化する可能性がある。
Global warming may further worsen food supply shortages.
政府は食料供給不足に対する緊急対策を発表した。
The government announced emergency measures to address food supply shortages.
Often discussed in the context of global hunger, climate change, or economic crises. The term emphasizes systemic issues rather than individual scarcity.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 食料不足
食料供給不足 emphasizes systemic issues (e.g., distribution failures, economic barriers), while 食料不足 can refer to temporary or localized scarcity (e.g., a household running out of food).
Gold Rule
Use with context
Always specify the cause or region when discussing 食料供給不足. For example: 'ウクライナ戦争による食料供給不足' (food supply shortages caused by the Ukraine war).
Word Origin
Combines 食料 (shokuryō, 'food supplies') + 供給 (kyōkyō, 'supply') + 不足 (fuzoku, 'shortage'). The term emerged in modern Japanese economic discourse, reflecting concerns about food security in the 20th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic, policy, and news contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing serious issues like famine or economic crises.
Word Breakdown
食料
food supplies
noun供給
supply
noun不足
shortage
noun和英辞典