やつ

This is the 943rd most frequent Japanese word.


やつ

"やつ" (yatsu): A casual or colloquial term meaning "guy," "thing," or "one," often used informally to refer to people or objects.


Here, やつ is used to casually refer to a person viewed in an informal or familiar context.

あいつは強いやつだ。

That person is a strong one.


Here, やつ refers to an object, showing its usage for things in a casual tone.

このやつ、壊れやすいから気をつけて。

This item is fragile, so please be careful.


Here, やつ is used to generalize a noun, serving as a colloquial substitute.

新しいやつを見せてください。

Please show me the new one.