AJRP Glossary
Term (romaji) | ianfu |
Japanese | 慰安婦 |
Japanese (GIF) | |
Translation | "comfort women" |
Comments | The "comfort women" were women recruited by the Japanese Army to serve as military prostitutes. Many of the women were forced into service, and some former "comfort women" continue to petition the Japanese government today for apology and compensation. |
Type | Term |