JLPT N3 Intermediate
此奴
「こいつ」
Informal or rude term for ‘this guy’ or ‘this thing’
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1 Pronoun
This person / This guy
Refers to a person physically close to the speaker in a rough, overly familiar, or hostile manner.
Example
A おい 、 こいつ ！ 何 見 てる ん だ ？
B す 、 すみません ！
[A:] Hey, you! What are you looking at? [B:] S-sorry!
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2 Pronoun
This thing
Indicates a physical object, animal, or situation near the speaker with a tone of rough familiarity or annoyance.
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