Translation guide
The English word 'provisions' generally refers to supplies, especially food and other necessities, prepared for a journey, an expedition, or an emergency. In Japanese, the most natural translation depends on the context: whether you are talking about food for a trip, emergency supplies, or legal clauses.
The speaker wants to refer to food, water, and other consumables taken on a trip, hike, or voyage.
General term for food supplies or provisions. Commonly used for camping, hiking, or stocking up before a trip.
登山の前に食料を買い込んだ。
We stocked up on provisions before the mountain climb.
Often interchangeable with 食料, but can imply staple foods or emergency rations. Slightly more formal or large-scale.
船には十分な食糧が積まれていた。
The ship was loaded with ample provisions.
Specifically portable food or rations for hiking, climbing, or military use. Emphasizes compactness and ease of carrying.
非常時には携帯食が役に立つ。
Portable provisions are useful in emergencies.
The speaker is talking about a stock of necessary items, such as for an office, a project, or a household.
Equipment, fixtures, or supplies for a facility or organization. Often used for office supplies, school supplies, etc.
事務所の備品を補充する。
We replenish the office provisions.
Goods, materials, or supplies, often in the context of logistics, relief, or military. Broader than just food.
Necessities or essential items. Can be used for daily necessities or emergency supplies.
The speaker is referring to clauses, conditions, or stipulations in a legal document or agreement.
Provisions, rules, or stipulations in a law, contract, or regulation.
契約書の規定に従う。
We follow the provisions of the contract.
Clause or article in a legal document. Often used for specific numbered provisions.
A proviso or conditional clause. Literally 'however writing', used for exceptions or conditions.
The speaker is talking about stockpiling food, water, and other essentials for emergencies like earthquakes or typhoons.
Emergency food rations. A standard term in disaster preparedness.
非常食を準備しておきましょう。
Let's prepare emergency provisions.
Disaster prevention goods, including food, water, flashlights, etc. Broader than just food.
防災用品をリュックに詰める。
Pack emergency provisions in a backpack.
Both mean food provisions, but 食料 is more general and common for everyday use, while 食糧 often implies staple foods (rice, wheat) or emergency stockpiles. 食糧 can also refer to food as a resource in economic or policy contexts.
食料品店で買い物をする。
I shop at a grocery store.
食糧自給率を上げる。
Increase the food self-sufficiency rate.
The katakana word プロビジョン is rarely used and would sound unnatural in most contexts. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
We send provisions to the disaster area.
旅行には必需品を忘れずに。
Don't forget your provisions for the trip.
この条項は無効です。
This provision is void.
但し書きがあるので注意してください。
Please note the provision (proviso).