Translation guide
Food rations issued to military personnel in the field. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms for military field rations, often borrowed from English or using native compounds.
combat ration
Standard term used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
The standard term for a packaged meal issued to soldiers during combat or field operations.
The formal Japanese term for combat rations, used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Literally 'combat provisions'.
戦闘糧食 is the formal, official term used in Japanese military documents. レーション is a more casual, colloquial term often used in conversation or by civilians referring to military-style rations. Both are understood, but 戦闘糧食 is preferred in formal contexts.
The Self-Defense Forces developed new combat rations.
Loanword from English 'ration', commonly used in military contexts. Often combined with other words.
The soldiers ate their rations.
A slightly more specific term meaning 'provisions for combat use'. Used in official contexts.
Combat rations can be stored for long periods.
Direct loan from 'military ration'. Used in hobby or collector contexts, not official military terminology.
He collects military rations.