attacking with fire; fire attack
Refers to a military or siege tactic of using fire as a weapon, often in historical contexts.
戦国時代には城を火攻めにする戦法がよく使われた。
During the Warring States period, the tactic of attacking castles with fire was often used.
A compound of 火 “fire” and 攻め “attack,” with rendaku changing せめ to ぜめ.