- motokano former girlfriend, ex-girlfriend
Used in casual conversation when referring to a past romantic partner; often heard in dating contexts or among friends.
元カノに偶然会った。
Motokano ni guuzen atta.
I ran into my ex-girlfriend by chance.
彼は元カノの話をよくする。
Kare wa motokano no hanashi o yoku suru.
He often talks about his ex-girlfriend.
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