ひみつ の ばしょ に かね を かくす。
himitsu no basho ni kane o kakusu.
I’ll hide the money in a secret spot.
Today we’re going to get our heads around the little word ni. It ain’t just a simple word; it’s got some proper bare meanings. You’ve got to be smart with this one, you see, so you don’t end up looking like a muppet in front of the man dem.
Nuance
Alright, so ni is a proper little bobby dazzler of a particle. It’s got a few tricks up its sleeve, but mainly it’s a marker for direction, time, and location. Think of it like a signpost telling you where something’s happening, where it’s going, or when it’s all going down. For a geezer like you, this is important, innit? You need to know when you’re meeting someone, where the gaff is, or who you’re giving the business to. It’s what keeps the whole operation running smoothly.
This is some dead easy stuff, so don’t be a fool and get it wrong. It’s proper simple, you just slap it right after the word.
| English Translation | Hiragana |
| at / in (location) | に |
| to (destination) | に |
| to / for (person) | に |
| on / at (day, time) | に |
You just stick ni at the end of a noun. A location, a person, a time, or a day—it doesn’t matter. Just tack it on and you’re golden. No need to mess about with any other fancy bits. It’s like putting a number plate on a stolen whip; it just goes on the end, simple as that.
Think of ni as the destination postcode. Every time you’re sending something or someone somewhere, or you’re talking about a specific spot or time, you need that postcode. If you’re arranging a dodgy deal, you ain’t just saying “meet up.” You’re saying “meet up at the warehouse,” or “meet up at midnight.” That ni is the “at” or “to” that tells everyone exactly where and when to be. Without it, you’d be wandering around like a plonker, and that’s not what you want, is it?
Here are some words you’ll want to get acquainted with.
しごと を かたづける (shigoto o katazukeru)
English: To take care of business, to finish a job.
You got a problem, yeah? A proper headache. “Shigoto o katazukeru” is when you sort it out. You don’t just finish a little errand, you handle a serious bit of business. Maybe it’s a rival crew, maybe it’s someone who’s been runnin’ their mouth. It’s about gettin’ the job done, no messin’ about, you get me? It’s all about bein’ efficient and ruthless when the time comes.
べつ の (betsu no)
English: Another, a different one.
You’re makin’ moves, but you can’t be seen with the same lot every time, can you? “Betsu no” means you need another option, a different way of doin’ things. The usual route is too hot, so you find another one. It could be another crew to link up with, another gaff to stash the gear, or another motor to use for the getaway. It’s about bein’ flexible and always havin’ a backup plan.
おしいる (oshiiru)
English: To break in, to trespass.
This ain’t just walkin’ through an open door, is it? “Oshiiru” is when you force your way in. You’re kickin’ down the door, smashin’ the window, gettin’ into a place you ain’t invited to. It’s for when you’re lookin’ for somethin’ valuable, or maybe you’re sendin’ a message to a geezer who’s been talkin’ out of line. It’s all about a proper, forceful entry, you know what I mean?
ふくしゅう する (fukushuu suru)
English: To get revenge, to take vengeance.
Someone steps on your toes, and you gotta step back, innit? “Fukushuu suru” is about gettin’ even. They cross you, they steal your money, they grass on your mates—you make ’em pay. It’s not about bein’ fair; it’s about makin’ ’em feel the same pain they caused. It’s a proper grudge match, where you don’t stop until you’ve settled the score.
ひょうてき (hyouteki)
English: Target, mark.
Before you make a move, you gotta know who you’re after. “Hyouteki” is your target. It’s the person you’re watchin’, the one you’re plannin’ on hittin’. It could be a rival gangster, a dealer who owes you cash, or the bloke who’s been gettin’ on your nerves. You keep your eyes on the mark, you learn their habits, and you wait for the right time to make your play.
Right, pay attention. Here are twenty examples for you to learn from. Study them well, because this ain’t just some textbook nonsense. This is how we talk in the real world.
こんや、おれ の いえ に こい。
konya, ore no ie ni koi.
Come to my place tonight.
しゅうまつ に しごと を かたづける。
shuumatsu ni shigoto o katazukeru.
I’ll get the job done on the weekend.
けいさつ に なに も いう な。
keisatsu ni nani mo iu na.
Don’t say anything to the police.
なかま が けいむしょ に はいった。
nakama ga keimusho ni haitta.
My mate went to prison.
べつ の まち に にげた。
betsu no machi ni nigeta.
I escaped to another city.
ぶき を とらっく に かくす。
buki o torakku ni kakusu.
I’ll hide the weapons in the truck.
ぎんこう に おしいる。
ginkou ni oshiiru.
I’ll break into the bank.
てき の ぼす に ふくしゅう する。
teki no bosu ni fukushuu suru.
I’ll get revenge on the enemy boss.
ひょうてき に じゅう を むける。
hyouteki ni juuu o mukeru.
I’ll point the gun at the target.
かのじょ に メッセージ を おくる。
kanojo ni messeeji o okuru.
I’ll send a message to my girl.
Right, that’s your lot. Don’t be a spanner and mess this up. Remember this stuff, or you’ll be on my bad side. Now, do me a favour and get out of my sight. Proper job.
Leave a comment