Japanese word

食糧

Pronunciation

Romajishokuryō

Meaning

  • nounfood

Example

食糧が不足しています。shoku ryō ga fu soku shi te i ma su

There is not enough food.

Illustration for 食糧 (food)

More examples

災害に備えて、家庭でも食糧を備蓄しています。sai gai ni sona e te ka tei de mo shoku ryō o bi chiku shi te i ma su

To prepare for disasters, we also stockpile food at home.

Core concept

Describes food viewed as a necessary resource for sustaining people, especially when it is stored or supplied in quantity.

Common phrases

  • 食糧不足shoku ryō fu soku

    food shortage

  • 食糧を確保するshoku ryō o kaku ho su ru

    secure food supplies

  • 食糧を備蓄するshoku ryō o bi chiku su ru

    stockpile food

Similar words

食料shokuryō: Food intended to sustain people, often considered as a supply for use over time.
食品shokuhin: Food prepared or sold for people to eat.
食物shokumotsu: Any substance eaten to provide nourishment.

Definition in Japanese

生きていくために必要な食べ物。i ki te i ku ta me ni hitsu yō na ta be mono

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 食糧 (shokuryō) combines 食 (shoku, "food") and 糧 (ryō, "provisions") to mean food kept for sustenance.

Usage tips

  • In news about disasters or shortages, 食糧 (shokuryō) often refers to stored or distributed food supplies rather than a single meal.

Other meanings

  • food supplynoun
  • provisionsnoun

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