noun
food shortage; food scarcity; difficulty obtaining food
Refers to a situation where food is scarce or hard to come by, often due to war, disaster, or economic crisis.
戦争中、国民は食糧難に苦しんだ。
During the war, the people suffered from food shortages.
干ばつでこの地域は深刻
Due to drought, this region is facing a severe food scarcity.