also: もとかの
ex-girlfriend; former girlfriend
Colloquial term for a past romantic partner (female). Often used in casual conversation.
See also: 彼女
I ran into my ex-girlfriend by chance.
It seems he still can't get over his ex-girlfriend.
Hiragana variant; less common but still used.
Compound of 元 (former) and カノ, a shortening of 彼女 (girlfriend).