emergency food; emergency rations
Refers to food stored for use during disasters or emergencies, such as earthquakes or typhoons. Often used in the context of preparedness.
地震に備えて非常食を用意しておく。
I keep emergency food on hand in case of an earthquake.
非常食の賞味期限を確認した。
I checked the expiration date of the emergency rations.
Compound of 非常 (emergency) and 食 (food).