noun
comfort woman
Historical euphemism for women, many of whom were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during WWII. Often used in the compound 従軍慰安婦 (military comfort woman).
See also: 従軍慰安婦
慰安婦問題は、日韓関係において今なお重要な課題である。
The comfort women issue remains an important matter in Japan–South Korea relations.
彼女は元慰安婦として証言した。
She testified as a former comfort woman.
Compound of 慰安 (comfort, solace) and 婦 (woman). The term originated as a euphemism used by the Japanese military during WWII.