wartime
Refers to the period during which a war is being fought. Often used in compounds like 戦時中 (during the war) or in contrast with 平時 (peacetime).
戦時中、多くの人が食料不足に苦しんだ。
During the war, many people suffered from food shortages.
During wartime, people's daily lives were subject to many restrictions.
International wartime law sets the rules for warfare.
Supplies ran short during the war.
The government put a wartime system in place.
戦時 means 'during the war' whereas 戦後 means 'after the war', so the two periods do not overlap.
in times of war; during wartime
during the war; wartime
wartime appearance; wartime atmosphere
wartime regime; war footing
war-risk insurance; war insurance
Compound of 戦 (war, battle) and 時 (time, period).
wartime industry
wartime economy