VocabJLPT N5
he
Pronoun

Also written as 此奴

Definitions

  1. 1. he
  2. 2. she
  3. 3. this
  4. 4. hey, you!
This is a casual and often rude or condescending way to refer to a person nearby, equivalent to "this guy" or "this jerk." It is an informal version of この人, and its tone can range from dismissive to hostile depending on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This guy was waiting outside the office.

Sentence 2

Oh come on, he's asleep again!

Sentence 3

No matter how many times I say it, this guy never changes.

Sentence 4

Why is this guy just standing there not saying anything?

Sentence 5

Honestly, this guy is all talk!