Japanese

しょくりょう
Meaning: food; food supplies; provisions
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

食
料

Example sentences

It is necessary to prepare enough food in preparation for winter.
避難所では、食料と水の確保が最優先だ。
At the shelter, securing food and water is the top priority.
無人島での生存は、水と食料の確保が鍵となる。
Survival on a deserted island depends on securing water and food.
万一の事態に備えて、食料を蓄えておく。
Prepare for emergencies by stockpiling food.
人口の増加に伴い、食料の需要が増大している。
As the population increases, the demand for food is growing.
災害に備えて、水や食料を常にストックしている。
I always keep a stock of water and food in case of a disaster.
その慈悲深い王は、貧しい人々に食料を与えた。
The merciful king gave food to the poor.
貧しい人々に食料を恵むことは大切なことです
It is important to give food to the poor.
食料を倉庫に貯蔵する。
Store food in the warehouse.
遭難した彼らは、食料と水の欠乏に苦しめられた。
The shipwrecked people suffered from a lack of food and water.

Usage Notes

Refers to food items as a resource or stock. Often used in context of security or supplies.

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