こいつ
also: こやつ
Meanings
1
this guy; this person
derogatoryfamiliar languageusually written using kana alone
Familiar and often derogatory way to refer to a person close to the speaker or in the immediate context. Can be used for 'he' or 'she' but carries a rough, casual tone.
See also: そいつ
This guy is always late.
This guy is the culprit.
3
hey, you!; you bastard!
derogatoryusually written using kana alone
Derogatory interjection used to address someone directly with anger or contempt. Strongly offensive.
You bastard, how dare you trick me!
Usage patterns
- こいつ、〈動詞〉used to angrily address someone right before describing what they did or are doing
This bastard lied again!
- こいつは〈形容詞〉casual way to comment on the quality or state of this thing/person
This guy is actually pretty capable.
Expressions
- どいつもこいつもevery last one of them; all of them