food and clothing
living; livelihood
衣食が足りて初めて礼節を知る。
Only when food and clothing are sufficient can one learn etiquette.
衣食住のすべてを自給した時代もある。
There were times when people were self-sufficient in all necessities.
戦時中は衣食に事欠く人が多かった。
During wartime, many people lacked food and clothing.