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    3. お前

    お前

    お前

    This word means 'you'. It is very casual. It can sound rough or manly. People use it with close friends or when they feel superior.

    N1KMT4RoughSlangNominal ConstructionMixedMasculineRough Masculine Pronouns OtherGrammar

    お前Primary

    This word means 'you'. It is very casual. It can sound rough or manly. People use it with close friends or when they feel superior.

    「お前まえ、明あし日た暇ひまか？」

    Hey you, are you free tomorrow?

    CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life
    お前まえは何なにも分わかっていない！

    You don't understand anything at all!

    RoughProgressiveNegativeSentence EndingEmphaticEmotions & PsychologyAnime & Manga
    結けっ局きょく、お前まえがやったことじゃないか。

    In the end, it was something you did, wasn't it?

    RoughPastAffirmativeMid SentenceEmphaticDaily Life
    これは俺おれからお前まえへのプレゼントだ。

    This is a present from me to you.

    CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeFamily & RelationshipsDaily Life
    お前まえの意い見けんなんて聞ききたくなかった。

    I didn't want to hear your opinion.

    RoughPastNegativePrenominalDesireEmotions & Psychology

    Imagine 'you' can be like a playful poke or a sharp jab. 'Omae' can be friendly among close friends. It can also be very rude. Your voice and the situation show which one it is.

    This word is not like "you" (anata). Anata is polite. This word is very informal. It is also not like "you" (kimi). Kimi is less harsh. This word is also not like "you" (temee). That word is much more insulting.

    Watch out: Do not use お前 (omae). It is a very rude word for 'you'. Using it can make people angry. Do not use it with strangers. Do not use it with people older than you. It is best not to use it at all.

    Contrasts with(4)

    こいつ

    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.

    そいつ

    This word means "that person" or "that thing." You use it for someone or something not too close to you. It can sound a bit rude or very casual.

    あいつ

    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.

    てめえ

    This word means 'you'. It is very rude and angry. Use it only if you want to insult someone.

    More formal alternatives(3)

    てめえ

    This word means 'you'. It is very rude and angry. Use it only if you want to insult someone.

    貴様

    This word means 'you'. It is very rude. You use it when you are angry or want to insult someone.

    手前（てまえ）

    This word means 'you'. It is very rude. People use it when they are very angry or fighting.

    俺

    This word means 'I' or 'me'. Guys use it when talking to friends. It can sound strong or just normal.

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