English–Japanese

“supplies” in Japanese

Japanese

Also用品 (yōhin)

Pronunciation

Romajibusshi

Example

必要な物資を集めます。hitsu yō na bus shi o atsu me ma su

We collect the supplies we need.

Illustration for 物資 (supplies)

How to say “supplies” in Japanese

“Supplies” in Japanese is 物資 (busshi).

Covers the material goods needed to maintain or carry out an activity.

Full entry for 物資: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 物資

災害に備えて物資を備蓄します。sai gai ni sona e te bus shi o bi chiku shi ma su

We store supplies in preparation for disasters.

Tips for using 物資

  • In public notices and news reports, 物資 (busshi) often appears in phrases about delivering, collecting, or distributing resources to places where they are needed.

Other Japanese words for “supplies”

仕事に必要な用品をそろえます。shi goto ni hitsu yō na yō hin o so ro e ma su

I gather the supplies needed for work.

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