also: こやつ
pronoun
this guy; this person
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
こいつはいつも遅刻するんだよ。
This guy is always late.
こいつが犯人だ。
This guy is the culprit.
pronoun
this one; this thing
Casual way to refer to a nearby object or animal. Can sound rough or dismissive depending on context.
See also: そいつ
こいつはお前の新しいおもちゃか？
Is this your new toy?
こいつが一番安いモデルだ。
This one is the cheapest model.
interjection
hey, you!; you bastard!
Derogatory interjection used to address someone directly with anger or contempt. Strongly offensive.
こいつ、よくも騙したな！
You bastard, how dare you trick me!
Rarely used kanji form; learners should use the kana spelling.
Derived from こ (this) + やつ (guy, fellow), with the reading contracted to こいつ. The archaic reading こやつ preserves the older form.