No. 1,332 in Japanese
食料
Food; provisions.
In a sentence
災害に備えて、十分な食料を準備しておきましょう。
Let us prepare sufficient food supplies in case of a disaster.
食料 is used to refer to food supplies or provisions essential for preparedness.
この国では多くの食料が輸入されています。
A lot of food is imported in this country.
食料 signifies the general category of food items, especially in terms of supply chain or import/export.
登山には食料を忘れずに持参してください。
Do not forget to bring food supplies for mountain climbing.
食料 denotes portable food items necessary for outdoor activities like hiking.
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