This is the 9942nd most frequent Japanese word.
買い出し
"買い出し" means "buying in bulk" or "going shopping for supplies."
Here, '買い出し' is used to mean a shopping trip, specifically for groceries and essentials for the household.
週末に買い出しに行きます。
I am going grocery shopping this weekend.
In this case, '買い出し' refers to shopping for items needed for an event or specific occasion.
イベントの準備のために買い出しが必要です。
We need to go shopping for the event preparations.
Here, '買い出し' indicates shopping for supplies or necessities required for the operation of a company or organization.