noun
women who have sex with women; WSW
Medical/public health term used in contexts such as sexual health research, risk assessment, and epidemiological studies. Not an everyday identity label.
この研究では、女性間性交渉者を対象にした調査が行われた。
In this study, a survey targeting women who have sex with women was conducted.
女性間性交渉者(WSW)の健康リスクについての報告が増えている。
Reports on health risks among women who have sex with women (WSW) are increasing.
Compound of 女性 (woman) + 間 (between) + 性交渉 (sexual intercourse) + 者 (person). A direct translation of the English medical term 'women who have sex with women' (WSW).