“Girlfriend” in Japanese is 彼女 (かのじょ), pronounced kanojo.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Means both “she” and “girlfriend”, depending on context.
Example sentences
- 彼女はアメリカ人です。かのじょはアメリカじんです。She is American.
- 彼女がほしいです。かのじょがほしいです。I want a girlfriend.
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FAQ
How do you say girlfriend in Japanese?
Girlfriend in Japanese is 彼女 (かのじょ), pronounced “kanojo”.
How do you write girlfriend in Japanese?
It's written 彼女 with kanji, or かのじょ in hiragana. Both are read kanojo.