This is the 8563rd most frequent Japanese word.
捕虜
Prisoner of war.
In this sentence, '捕虜' specifically refers to an individual captured during a conflict or war, emphasizing its common use in war-related contexts.
戦争中、彼は捕虜になりました。
During the war, he became a prisoner of war.
Here, '捕虜' is used in a general sense to discuss the concept of captured individuals in a formal or legal context.
捕虜の権利は国際条約で保護されています。
The rights of prisoners of war are protected by international treaties.
In this case, '捕虜' is used to define the role or perspective of an individual during a specific period of captivity.