Translation guide
The English word 'provisions' generally refers to supplies, especially food and other necessities, prepared for a journey, an expedition, or an emergency. In Japanese, the most natural translation depends on the context: whether you are talking about food for a trip, emergency supplies, or legal clauses.
The speaker wants to refer to food, water, and other consumables taken on a trip, hike, or voyage.
General term for food supplies or provisions. Commonly used for camping, hiking, or stocking up before a trip.
We stocked up on provisions before the mountain climb.
Often interchangeable with 食料, but can imply staple foods or emergency rations. Slightly more formal or large-scale.
The ship was loaded with ample provisions.
Specifically portable food or rations for hiking, climbing, or military use. Emphasizes compactness and ease of carrying.
Portable provisions are useful in emergencies.
The speaker is talking about a stock of necessary items, such as for an office, a project, or a household.
Equipment, fixtures, or supplies for a facility or organization. Often used for office supplies, school supplies, etc.
We replenish the office provisions.
Goods, materials, or supplies, often in the context of logistics, relief, or military. Broader than just food.
Necessities or essential items. Can be used for daily necessities or emergency supplies.
The speaker is referring to clauses, conditions, or stipulations in a legal document or agreement.
Provisions, rules, or stipulations in a law, contract, or regulation.
We follow the provisions of the contract.
Clause or article in a legal document. Often used for specific numbered provisions.
A proviso or conditional clause. Literally 'however writing', used for exceptions or conditions.
The speaker is talking about stockpiling food, water, and other essentials for emergencies like earthquakes or typhoons.
Both mean food provisions, but 食料 is more general and common for everyday use, while 食糧 often implies staple foods (rice, wheat) or emergency stockpiles. 食糧 can also refer to food as a resource in economic or policy contexts.
I shop at a grocery store.
Increase the food self-sufficiency rate.
The katakana word プロビジョン is rarely used and would sound unnatural in most contexts. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
We send provisions to the disaster area.
旅行には必需品を忘れずに。
Don't forget your provisions for the trip.
この条項は無効です。
This provision is void.
Please note the provision (proviso).