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
The comfort women issue remains an important matter in Japan–South Korea relations.
She testified as a former comfort woman.
comfort woman
Compound of 慰安 (comfort, solace) and 婦 (woman). The term originated as a euphemism used by the Japanese military during WWII.