This is the 8465th most frequent Japanese word.
戦火
"戦火" (senka): The devastation or ravages of war; war flames.
In this sentence, '戦火' refers to the literal flames and destruction caused by war, symbolizing the devastating conditions experienced during wartime.
戦火の中で多くの人々が苦しみました。
Many people suffered amidst the flames of war.
Here, '戦火' conveys the perils and widespread chaos associated with military conflict, driving individuals to seek safety in distant places.
彼は戦火を逃れるために国外に避難した。
He fled abroad to escape the ravages of war.
In this context, '戦火' highlights the destruction and hardships inflicted upon the city during war, emphasizing its recovery over time.