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食糧
shokuryō
food supplies
戦争が続くと、食糧不足が深刻になる。
If the war continues, food shortages will become severe.
formal
Food supplies stored for future use, especially in large quantities.
政府は国民の食糧を確保するために備蓄を行っている。
The government is stockpiling food supplies to secure the nation's food.
災害時には、食糧の備えが重要だ。
Having food supplies ready is crucial in times of disaster.
食糧 emphasizes stored food for sustenance rather than daily meals. Often used in government or disaster preparedness contexts.
formal
Grain or staple foods used as a primary food source.
この地域の主な食糧は米と小麦だ。
The main food staples in this region are rice and wheat.
In agricultural contexts, 食糧 refers to staple crops like rice, wheat, or corn.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 食料
食糧 emphasizes stored or reserve food for future use (e.g., emergency supplies), while 食料 refers to food in general. 食糧 is often used in compound nouns like 食糧備蓄 (food stockpiling).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 食糧 in formal writing or discussions about food security, disasters, or agriculture. For everyday meals, use 食料 or 食べ物.
Word Origin
Combines '食' (shoku, 'to eat') and '糧' (ryō, 'grain' or 'provisions'). The compound dates back to classical Japanese, where it originally referred to staple foods or provisions for survival.
Usage Notes
食糧 is a formal term often used in government reports, disaster planning, or agricultural contexts. It carries a slightly more technical or bureaucratic tone than 食料 (shokuryō, 'food' in general).
Word Breakdown
食
to eat
root糧
grain/provisions
root和英辞典