けいさつ が みてる。
Keisatsu ga miteru.
The police are watching.
は (wa) is the topic particle. Think of it like this: you’re walking down the street, and you wanna tell your crew about something. You say, “Right, that big-time villain over there… he’s a snake.” The topic is the big-time villain. You’re giving information about him. は (wa) introduces the topic, the thing you’re about to talk about. It can be the subject, the object, or a location, but it’s always the main point you’re focusing on.
が (ga) is the subject particle. This is the one that identifies the specific doer of the action. It’s like when you’re in the middle of a raid and someone screams, “Who nicked the goods?” and you point to your mate and say, “He did it!” が (ga) points to the he. It’s about a specific subject, often new information, or the answer to a question. It’s all about exclusivity and emphasis.
を (o) is the object particle. This one’s simple. It marks the direct object of a transitive verb, which means it marks the thing that the action is being done to. If I say, “I’m nicking a car,” the car is the thing being nicked. The particle を (o) marks the “car.”
Alright, listen to this, this is how you link ’em up. It’s dead easy once you get your head around it.
| Particle | Function | Japanese |
| は (wa) | Topic Marker | 名詞 ＋ は |
| が (ga) | Subject Marker | 名詞 ＋ が |
| を (o) | Object Marker | 名詞 ＋ を |
You just slap these little particles right after the noun you’re talking about. No need for any fancy business. If it’s the topic, you use は (wa). If it’s the specific subject, you use が (ga). And if it’s the thing you’re doing something to, you use を (o). Simple as that, sorted.
Think of it like a proper dodgy deal. は (wa) is the main agenda for the meeting. が (ga) is the specific person who’s gonna do the dirty work. を (o) is the target, the thing you’re after. Get it?
Right, here’s some new lingo to get you clued in.
ぬすむ (Nusumu)
English: To steal. To nick something.
It’s about taking a geezer’s stash when he ain’t looking, innit? You’re not askin’, you’re just liftin’ it. It’s the art of gettin’ what you want without the fella knowin’ you’ve got it till it’s too late. It’s what you do when you’re on the come-up.
うらぎる (Uragiru)
English: To betray. To grass someone up. To snake on a mate.
This is the ultimate no-go. You’re supposed to be ride-or-die with your crew, right? But some little prick goes and drops a dime, starts singin’ to the cops, or switches sides. It’s when you turn your back on your own, and for that, you get what’s comin’ to ya.
にげる (Nigeru)
English: To escape. To leggit or to bolt.
When the heat’s on, and the sirens are wailin’, you don’t stick around for a chat. You’ve got to be quick on your feet and get the hell out of there. It’s about makin’ a clean getaway after a job or when a situation gets too sticky. You run, and you don’t look back.
おこっている (Okotte iru)
English: To be angry. To be fuming.
You’ve got a short fuse, you’re feelin’ proper wound up, like you’re about to pop off. Some donut has just disrespected you or your boys, and you’re not havin’ it. Your blood’s boilin’, and you’re ready to lay some smack down.
どろぼう (Dorobou)
English: Thief; burglar. A blagger or a grafta.
This is the professional, the fella who makes a living off other people’s stuff. He ain’t just takin’ a tenner; he’s pullin’ big heists, breakin’ into places, and grabbin’ the big scores. He’s smart, he’s sly, and he’s always on the lookout for the next lick.
Right, listen up, these sentences will get you on the right track.
だれ が やった？
Dare ga yatta?
Who did it?
アイツ が ぬすんだ。
Aitsu ga nusunda.
He stole it.
けいさつ が うごいた。
Keisatsu ga ugoita.
The police made a move.
じゅうせい が きこえた。
Jūsei ga kikoeta.
A gunshot was heard.
おれ が ボス だ。
Ore ga bosu da.
I am the boss.
あいつ が うらぎった。
Aitsu ga uragitta.
He betrayed us.
かね が たりない。
Kane ga tarinai.
We don’t have enough money.
やつ が にげた。
Yatsu ga nigeta.
That guy ran away.
あにき が おこっている。
Aniki ga okotteiru.
My boss is angry.
どろぼう が にげた。
Dorobou ga nigeta.
The thief got away.
Stay dangerous, stay learning. Laters.
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