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.
そいつPrimary
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.
そいつが全部悪いんだ。俺は関係ない。
That guy is the one to blame for everything. I have nothing to do with it.
昨日、駅前でそいつを見かけたよ。
I saw that person in front of the station yesterday.
そいつは俺の専門じゃないから、他の人に聞いてくれ。
That's not my area of expertise, so please ask someone else.
そいつはいい考えだ！早速始めよう。
That's a great idea! Let's start right away.
そいつの言うことなんて、気にするなよ。
Don't worry about what that guy says.
This word is like a chameleon. It changes its meaning. It can be about a person. It can be about a thing. It can even be about an idea. The feeling can be strong dislike. Or it can be very friendly. It depends on how you say it. It also depends on the situation.
This word is like 'こいつ' and 'あいつ'. They are all very casual words. 'こいつ' is for things near you. 'そいつ' is for things near the person you are talking to. 'あいつ' is for things far from both of you. These words are not polite. Use 'その人' or 'その方' instead when you need to be polite.
Don't use this when you need to be polite. For example, don't use it when talking to your boss.
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