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貯蔵

ちょぞう

N2storage · stockpiling

Examples

収穫した穀物を乾燥させて倉庫に貯蔵した。

地下の部屋は食料の貯蔵に使われていた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 貯蔵 (ちょぞう) means storing grain, food, or other supplies for later use. It appears as a completed act and a facility purpose.
  • Basic usage: Harvested grain is dried and stored in a warehouse; an underground room serves for keeping food reserves.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Completed storage action and purpose of a storage space
    • 貯蔵した is a completed action, while 食料の貯蔵 states what a room is used for. The word implies planned keeping rather than temporary placement.

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