衣い食しょく住じゅう

noun

food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life

Refers to the three basic human needs: food, clothing, and shelter. Often used in discussions about living standards, welfare, or basic life requirements.

• 衣い食しょく住じゅうが安あん定ていして初はじめて、人ひとは文ぶん化か的てきな生せい活かつを送おくれる。

  Only when food, clothing, and shelter are secure can people lead a cultured life.