1.
essential supplies; vital commodities
Goods that are indispensable for daily life, such as food, water, and fuel, especially during emergencies or shortages.
必需物資が不足している。
Essential supplies are running short.
被災地に必需物資を送る。
Send essential supplies to the disaster area.
災害に備えて、家庭でも必需物資を備蓄しておくべきだ。
In preparation for disasters, households too should stockpile essential supplies.
Compound of 必需 (indispensable) and 物資 (goods, materials).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 生活必需物資: daily necessities of life
- 必需物資の確保: securing essential supplies
- 必需物資の不足: a shortage of essential supplies
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 必需品: necessities, essential items — more everyday, refers to individual items rather than bulk supplies