noun
rice as provisions; rice for food supply
Refers to rice specifically intended as provisions, often for travel, military, or emergency supplies. Not used for ordinary table rice.
兵士たちは糧米を背負って行軍した。
The soldiers marched carrying rice provisions on their backs.
遭難者はわずかな糧米で数日を生き延びた。
The survivors lived for several days on a small amount of rice provisions.