WORD DETAIL
貯蔵
ちょぞう
Examples
Included kanji
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.

