(3 entries)
Alternative writings: , ヤツ
Frequency:
1

A casual word for a person (guy/fellow), often used familiarly or with a derogatory nuance.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

あの奴、また遅刻してきたよ。

That guy's late again.

いい奴だと思ってたのに、裏切られた。

I thought he was a good guy, but he betrayed me.

お前みたいな奴には負けない。

I won't lose to someone like you.

2

A colloquial way to refer to a thing or object (e.g. 'that thing' or 'that guy/thing').

NounColloquialUsually Kana

Examples

この古い奴はまだ動くのかな?

I wonder if this old thing still works?

冷蔵庫のあの奴がうるさくて眠れない。

That thing in the fridge is noisy and I can't sleep.

3

Used as a third-person pronoun meaning he/she; a colloquial expression that is often derogatory or very familiar.

Pronoun

Examples

奴は今ご飯を食べているらしいよ。

Apparently he's eating now.

あの奴に気を付けろ。曲者だぞ。

Watch out for that person; he's a tricky one.