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you (informal, familiar)
A second-person pronoun used when speaking to someone of equal or lower status, often in casual or rough speech.
お前、何やってるんだ？
Hey, what are you doing?
Casual/rough male speech
お前のことが好きだ。
I like you.
Intimate, informal
お前には関係ない。
It's none of your business.
お前も一緒に来いよ。
Come with us, man.
Casual invitation among friends
お前がそう言うなら、信じるよ。
If you say so, I'll believe you.
Shows trust between close friends
お前 is an informal second-person pronoun.
REGISTER: Casual/Rough
- Commonly used by men speaking to close friends, younger people, or subordinates
- Can sound rude or aggressive if used inappropriately
- Some couples use it intimately
USAGE CAUTION:
- Generally not appropriate for strangers or superiors
- Can be condescending or aggressive in wrong contexts
- Softer than 貴様 but rougher than 君
GENDER NOTE: Primarily used by male speakers. Female speakers typically use other forms like 君, あなた, or the person's name.
OTHER 'YOU' PRONOUNS:
- あなた: polite/neutral
- 君: informal but softer
- 貴様: very rude/aggressive