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synonym Comparative
応急
VS
糧食

Differences Between "応急" and "糧食"

Option A
応急
Meaning
emergency (treatment, measure, etc.); first-aid
Reading
おうきゅう (ōkyū)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
けが人に応急手当を施した。
I gave first aid to the injured person.
Option B
糧食
Meaning
provisions, food supply (especially for an emergency, journey, or military)
Reading
りょうしょく (ryōshoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
災害に備えて、三日分の糧食を準備した。
We prepared three days' worth of provisions in case of disaster.

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Which word fits this context: "(emergency (treatment, measure, etc.); first-aid)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 応急: Refers to temporary or immediate measures taken in an emergency until a proper solution can be found. Often combined with 「処置」 (treatment), 「手当」 (first aid), 「措置」 (measure), or 「修理」 (repair). (一時的で緊急な対応や処置を意味します。)
- 糧食: Refers to food supplies, especially for an emergency, disaster, or long journey, rather than everyday meals. It implies stored or prepared food for survival. (日常の食事ではなく、災害時や長旅、軍事目的などのために蓄えられた食料や食料品を指します。)
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