Translation of Japanese word "彼女" to English
彼女
かのじょ
[kanojo]
IPA: /ka.no.ʤo/
Meaning
NounThe female (typically) person or animal previously mentioned or implied.
How to use
彼女 (kanojo) — 'she / her'. Also means 'girlfriend' in modern usage. 彼女持ち (kanojo-mochi) — someone who has a girlfriend. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
she / her
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 彼女
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かのじょ
Romaji Transcription: kanojo
Example Sentences
彼女は私の友達です。
かのじょは わたしの ともだち です。
She is my friend.
彼女は学生です。
She is a student.
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Common phrases
- 彼女は〜です— She is ~
- 彼女がいる— to have a girlfriend
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Frequency rank: #4 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "彼女" means "she / her" in English.
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The word "彼女" is read as "かのじょ" (kanojo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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