WORD DETAIL
炊き出し
たきだし
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
炊き出し(たきだし) is preparing and distributing meals to many people, especially during a disaster. - Basic usage: Warm food is served at a shelter; a community drill checks how emergency meal service should operate.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Relief meal service performed and its procedure rehearsed
炊き出しが行われるis an actual relief activity, while炊き出しの手順is the procedure practiced beforehand. The term strongly suggests organized emergency support.

