This word means "that person." You use it for someone far from you and the person you are talking to. It can show you dislike someone. Or it can show you are very close friends.
あいつPrimary
This word means "that person." You use it for someone far from you and the person you are talking to. It can show you dislike someone. Or it can show you are very close friends.
あいつ、また授業サボったらしいぜ。
Looks like that guy skipped class again.
俺はもうあいつの顔なんて二度と見たくない。
I never want to see that person's face again.
あいつが次の対戦相手か…なかなか強そうだな。
So that's my next opponent... he looks pretty strong.
あいつの作るカレーは世界一だ。
The curry that he/she makes is the best in the world.
あいつは昔から変わらないな、本当にいいやつだよ。
He hasn't changed a bit since the old days. He's a really good guy.
This word is like a chameleon. It changes its meaning a lot. It can show you really dislike someone. Or, it can show you are very close friends. Think of calling a friend 'that rascal' in English. Your voice helps people know which one you mean.
This word is different from 'you' words like 'omae'. 'Aitsu' is for a third person, someone not in your talk. 'Omae' is for the person you are talking to. 'Aitsu' is also part of a group of words for 'this person', 'that person near you', and 'that person over there'. They all follow a distance rule.
Don't use this when you talk to your boss. It is very rude. Only use this word with friends. Only use it with people you know well. Never use it with strangers. Never use it with someone older than you. Never use it with someone important. It is not for polite talk. It is not for work. It can make people angry.
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