Emergency Stores
Stockpile, Reserves
noun, verbal noun
I need something to provide for me in an emergency, so I'm amassing emergency stores. I'm building up a stockpile of reserves, just in case.
備蓄 is a formal word for stockpiling or reserving supplies for future use, especially in preparation for emergencies or shortages. It's commonly used for storing food, water, fuel, or other necessities in case of disasters.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
地下室に一年分のトイレットペーパーの備蓄をしてるんです。
We have a year's supply of toilet paper stored in our basement.
これで石油を備蓄する必要がなくなりましたね。
Because of this, we don't need to stockpile oil anymore, do we?
ひどい霜で穀物が全部やられてしまった。今年は穀物の備蓄は出来ないかもしれないな。
The grains was all damaged by the heavy frost. I don't think we'll be able to stockpile grain this year.