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[い(慰)·あん(安)·ふ(婦)]
ianfu
noun

Root Words:

[い(慰)·あん(安) + ふ(婦)]
ian + fu

English Meaning(s) for 慰安婦

noun
  1. women working in military brothels (esp. those forced into prostitution as a form of sexual slavery by the Japanese military during WWII); comfort women (euphemism)
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Definition and Synonyms for 慰安婦

Comfort Woman a woman forced into prostitution for Japanese servicemen during World War II
Synonyms: 慰安婦

Meanings for each kanji in 慰安婦

» consolation; amusement; seduce; cheer; make sport of; comfort; console
» relax; cheap; low; quiet; rested; contented; peaceful
» lady; woman; wife; bride

Categories 慰安婦 is a member of

Lady Of Pleasure a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
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