noun
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.
その国は長年の戦禍から復興しつつある。
The country is recovering from the ravages of years of war.
戦禍を免れた地域はほとんどなかった。
There were almost no areas that escaped the war damage.
Compound of 戦 (war) and 禍 (calamity, misfortune). The kanji 禍 is used in words related to disaster or misfortune.