彼女
Meanings
1
Standard third-person feminine pronoun. Used for a female person, often someone known to the speaker. Can also refer to a girlfriend in context, but the core meaning is the pronoun.
See also: 彼 (かれ)
She is my younger sister.
I gave her this book.
2
Refers specifically to a romantic partner. Often used with possessive 私の or in context where the relationship is clear. Compare with 彼氏 (boyfriend).
See also: 彼氏
Yesterday I went to see a movie with my girlfriend.
It seems he has a new girlfriend.
Usage patterns
- 彼女ができるto get a girlfriend
I got a girlfriend last month.
- 彼女と付き合うto date/go out with one's girlfriend
He has been dating his girlfriend for three years.
- 彼女と別れるto break up with one's girlfriend
He broke up with his girlfriend last week.
- 私の彼女my girlfriend
This is my girlfriend.
Expressions
- 彼女なりin her own way; peculiar to her