This is the 2959th most frequent Japanese word.
シンボル
"シンボル" means "symbol" in English, referring to a sign, emblem, or representation of something.
In this sentence, 'シンボル' is used metaphorically to represent something (love) and indicates its symbolic meaning.
彼女はその赤い薔薇を愛のシンボルとみなしている。
She considers the red rose as a symbol of love.
Here, 'シンボル' denotes a physical representation that is widely recognized as representing the city.
あの塔は都市のシンボルとして知られています。
That tower is known as the city's symbol.
In this case, 'シンボル' is used to describe an emblematic figure that conveys the idea of peace.