This is the 4234th most frequent Japanese word.
休戦
"休戦" means "ceasefire" or "truce."
Here, "休戦" is used as a noun to mean "ceasefire," referring to an agreement to temporarily stop fighting in a war.
戦争中の両国は一時的に休戦に合意しました。
The warring countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
In this context, "休戦" signifies the period following the cessation of hostilities in a conflict, highlighting its temporal aspect.
休戦後も、和平交渉は進展しませんでした。
Even after the ceasefire, peace negotiations did not progress.
"休戦" here refers to a temporary halt in military actions suggested as part of a strategic negotiation.