noun
going shopping; shopping trip
Refers to the act of going out to buy things, often for daily needs or a specific purpose. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'go shopping'.
週末に家族で買い出しに行った。
We went shopping as a family on the weekend.
今夜の食材を買い出しして
I'll go out and shop for tonight's ingredients.
noun
bulk buying; stocking up
Emphasizes buying in large quantities, often for a business, event, or to stock up. Can imply wholesale purchasing.
イベント用に飲み物を買い出しした。
We bought drinks in bulk for the event.
災害に備えて保存食を買い出ししておく。
I stock up on preserved food in case of a disaster.