あいつ

Alternative writings: 彼奴
Frequency:
1

A colloquial pronoun used to refer to a person (he/she/that guy), often with familiarity or a slightly derogatory tone.

PronounDerogatoryFamiliar LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

あいつ、また遅刻してきたよ。

That guy showed up late again.

あいつの言い方は失礼だと思う。

I think the way he/she talks is rude.

子供の頃は、よく『あいつ』って呼んでいた。

When I was a child, I often called people 'aitsū' (that guy).

2

A colloquial pronoun referring to a non-person (that thing/one), used informally and depending on context can be pejorative or familiar.

PronounFamiliar LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

あいつ、もう壊れて動かない。

That thing's broken and won't work anymore.

こんなに便利な道具があると、あいつが手放せない。

With such a useful tool, I can't be without it.

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