Related words 女の子 is the natural, everyday Japanese word for a girl, while ガール is a katakana loanword that sounds stylish or commercial and is often used in compounds.
少女 is a formal or literary word for a young girl used in writing and news, whereas ガール is a casual, trendy loanword often seen in compound terms.
Word family· 44 Show 10 more Show fewer young woman who enjoys mountain climbing and outdoor fashion; mountain girl
mori girl; forest girl
stewardess; female flight attendant
door girl; female door attendant
female bus driver; female bus conductor
local girl from Hawaii
minor actress; bit-part actress; female extra
It girl; charming young woman with sex appeal
cover girl
girl hunt; trying to pick up girls; looking for a girlfriend
See all 44 in Explore →
Etymology No explicit language-of-origin data is specified. The katakana form conventionally corresponds to English 'girl,' but It only is ガール .
Report an issue with this page
Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.