奴
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Informal, often derogatory or familiar term for a person, typically male. Can be used among close friends or to look down on someone.
That guy is late again.
He's a weird fellow.
2
colloquialusually written using kana alone
Colloquial use to refer to an object or thing, often with a rough or dismissive tone. Common in casual speech.
Let me see that thing.
This thing is already broken.
3
Pronoun used to refer to a third person in a derogatory or very familiar way. Can be used for both genders, but often implies contempt or close familiarity.
He doesn't know anything, and yet...
Don't leave it to him/her.
Usage patterns
- 〈形容詞〉奴a ... guy/fellow
He's really a strange guy.
- 〈形容詞〉やつthe ... one (referring to an object)
Hand me the red one.
- 〈人〉という奴a person called ...
A guy called Tanaka came to visit.