物資(ぶっし)

物資(ぶっし) refers to physical goods or supplies, often in contexts of relief, war, or shortages.

Etymology

• 物(ぶつ): Thing, object
• 資(し): Resources, materials

Common collocations

• 救援(きゅうえん)物資(ぶっし) (relief supplies)
• 支援(しえん)物資(ぶっし) (aid supplies)
• 生活(せいかつ)物資(ぶっし) (daily necessities)
• 軍事(ぐんじ)物資(ぶっし) (military supplies)
• 物資(ぶっし)の不足(ふそく) (shortage of goods)
• 物資(ぶっし)を届(とど)ける (to deliver supplies)

Usage

• Often appears in news about disasters, emergencies, or historical contexts
• Has a slightly formal or journalistic tone

Related words

• 資材(しざい) (materials)
• 補給(ほきゅう) (supply, replenishment)
• 配給(はいきゅう) (distribution, rations)

Register: Neutral to formal. Common in news and official contexts.