食糧難
戦争の影響で食糧難が深刻化している。
Food shortages are worsening due to the war.
A severe scarcity of food supplies, often due to crop failure, war, or economic crises.
地震の被災地では食糧難が続いている。
Food shortages persist in the earthquake-stricken area.
干ばつにより食糧難に陥る国が増えている。
More countries are facing food shortages due to drought.
Often used in news reports or policy discussions about famine or supply chain disruptions.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 食料不足
食糧難 implies a more severe, often systemic shortage, while 食料不足 can refer to temporary or minor scarcity.
Word Origin
食糧 (しょくりょう, food supplies) + 難 (なん, difficulty/shortage). The compound describes a shortage of essential food resources.
Usage Notes
Used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally refers to lack of staple foods like rice or wheat, while figuratively may describe broader resource scarcity.