This word means 'this guy' or 'this thing'. You use it for someone or something close to you. It can sound rude, but close friends might use it kindly.
こいつPrimary
This word means 'this guy' or 'this thing'. You use it for someone or something close to you. It can sound rude, but close friends might use it kindly.
こいつ、また遅刻かよ。本当に使えないな。
This guy, late again? He's totally useless.
こいつ、全然動かないじゃないか！不良品だ！
Hey, this thing doesn't move at all! It's defective!
昨日、こいつと映画を見に行ったんだ。
Yesterday, I went to see a movie with this guy.
うちの猫、こいつが一番の甘えん坊なんです。
Our cat, this little one is the most cuddly.
おい、こいつをどうするつもりだ？
Hey, what do you intend to do about this guy/thing?
This word can feel mean. It can also show you like someone a lot. Think of it like calling a friend 'this rascal'. Your voice and the situation tell you which meaning it is. Men often use it, but anyone can, especially when angry.
This word is like 'this guy' in English. It is part of a group of words. Each word points to someone. 'Koitsu' is for someone near you. 'Soitsu' is for someone near the person you are talking to. 'Aitsu' is for someone far from both of you. All these words sound a bit rough. For a politer way to say 'koitsu', you can use 'kono hito'.
Use this when you want to be very casual. It can sound rude. It shows you feel above someone. Or it shows you are very close friends.
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