“Girlfriend” in Japanese
Short answer
Girlfriend in Japanese is “女” (onna). Full meaning: woman, female; female lover, girlfriend, mistress, (someone's) woman; woman, girl, daughter.
Other ways to say “Girlfriend” in Japanese
彼女
kanojo she, her; girlfriend
ガールフレンド
gaarufurendo girl friend, girlfriend
恋人
koibito lover, sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend
好き同士
sukidoushi lover, boyfriend, girlfriend, soul mate
かのじょ
kanojo she, her; girlfriend
カノジョ
kanojo she, her; girlfriend
オンナ
onna woman, female; female lover, girlfriend, mistress, (someone's) woman; woman, girl, daughter
おんな
onna woman, female; female lover, girlfriend, mistress, (someone's) woman; woman, girl, daughter
いい人
iihito good-natured person, good person; (one's) lover, boyfriend, girlfriend
交際相手
kousaiaite person one is dating, significant other, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend
雌
me woman, female; female lover, girlfriend, mistress, (someone's) woman; woman, girl, daughter
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