戦禍
Meanings
1
war damage; ravages of war; horrors of war
Refers to the destruction, suffering, and tragedy caused by war. Often used in formal or journalistic contexts.
The country is recovering from the ravages of years of war.
There were almost no areas that escaped the war damage.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が戦禍に見舞われるfor a place to be struck by the ravages of war
This village has long been ravaged by war.
- 戦禍を免れるto escape the ravages of war
That old temple fortunately escaped the ravages of war.
- 戦禍に苦しむto suffer from the ravages of war
Many citizens are suffering from the horrors of war.
- 戦禍を広げるto spread the ravages of war (to new areas)
The conflict spread its devastation even into the neighboring country.