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emergency food; emergency rations
Food stored for use during emergencies such as natural disasters, power outages, or evacuation situations. Designed to have a long shelf life and require minimal preparation.
非常食を備蓄する。
To stockpile emergency food.
非常食の賞味期限を定期的に確認しよう。
Let's regularly check the expiration dates on our emergency food.
地震に備えて、三日分の非常食と水を用意しておくことが推奨されている。
It is recommended to keep three days' worth of emergency food and water in case of an earthquake.
Common collocations: 非常食を備蓄する (to stockpile emergency food), 非常食セット (emergency food kit). Japan's frequent natural disasters make 非常食 a common topic in daily life, especially around September 1 (防災の日, Disaster Prevention Day). Typical items include canned bread, instant rice, and energy bars. Related: 保存食 (preserved food — broader term for any long-lasting food), 携帯食 (portable food).