We breakin’ down every grammar point real deep, giving you the full rundown, plus we got them shadowing drills so you can get your flow tight.
We’re gonna run this strictly by the numbers. 127 stops on this tour. We hit 3 a day until the job is done.
Best of all, this study guide, it’s straight up on the house. Ain’t costin’ you a dime.
But look, if you tryna grind harder and need that extra work? Go cop the workbook and Handle your business.
Here is your new operation schedule.
Day 1: Mistakes and Orders
Startin’ fresh. First thing you learn is consequence. You mess up, you own it. You see a chance, you take it. And when the Boss speaks, you listen.
- Activity 1:
～てしまう(Regret / Completion) — Page 7 - Activity 2:
～かもしれない(Possibility) — Page 7 - Activity 3:
～なさい(Command) — Page 8
Day 2: Expectations and Capabilities
You gotta know what’s supposed to happen. Know your limits, and know what’s already been done so you don’t waste time.
- Activity 4:
～はず(Expectation) — Page 8 - Activity 5:
可能形(Potential Form) — Page 9 - Activity 6:
～てある(Resultant State) — Page 9
Day 3: Prep and Endurance
This life is a marathon, not a sprint. Prep the safe house. Keep watch. And when things pop off, they pop off sudden.
- Activity 7:
～ておく(Action in Preparation) — Page 10 - Activity 8:
～つづける(To Continue) — Page 10 - Activity 9:
～だす(To Suddenly Start) — Page 11
Day 4: The Lifecycle of a Job
Every hustle has a start and a finish. And if you botch it, you gotta fix it. Don’t leave loose ends.
- Activity 10:
～終わる(To Finish) — Page 11 - Activity 11:
～はじめる(To Start Doing) — Page 12 - Activity 12:
～なおす(To Do Again / To Re-do) — Page 12
Day 5: Changes on the Street
Things change fast. Turf changes. People change. You gotta keep your eyes open and see the shift before it hits you.
- Activity 13:
～てくる(Action Towards Speaker / Change) — Page 13 - Activity 14:
～化する(To Become; To -ify) — Page 13 - Activity 15:
～がみられる(Is Seen / Is Observed) — Page 14
Day 6: Can You Do It? (Polite Style)
You gotta have skills. But you also gotta know how to talk to the high rollers. Humble yourself when you need to.
- Activity 16:
～ことができる(Can / To be able to) — Page 14 - Activity 17:
お～する(Humble Action) — Page 15 - Activity 18:
ございます / でございます(Polite “to be / to exist”) — Page 15
Day 7: Respecting the Hierarchy (Keigo 1)
When you talk to the Oyabun (Godfather), you watch your mouth. You act humble, you treat him like gold.
- Activity 19:
いたす(Humble “to do”) — Page 16 - Activity 20:
いらっしゃる(Respectful “to be/go/come”) — Page 16 - Activity 21:
お～ください(Polite Request) — Page 17
Day 8: Respect vs. Orders (Keigo 2)
The Boss does things differently than us. Learn the difference between talkin’ about him and barking orders at a snitch.
- Activity 22:
なさる(Respectful “to do”) — Page 17 - Activity 23:
お～になる(Respectful Action) — Page 18 - Activity 24:
～てくれ(Direct Command) — Page 18
Day 9: Askin’ for Favors
Sometimes you gotta ask nice. Sometimes you ask casual. And sometimes you gotta tell ’em what not to do.
- Activity 25:
～ていただけませんか(Very Polite Request) — Page 19 - Activity 26:
～てくれない(Informal Request) — Page 19 - Activity 27:
～ないで(Negative Request / Command) — Page 20
Day 10: Comparisons and Similes
You gotta describe the scene. “It was more than a fight.” “He fought like a demon.” Paint the picture.
- Activity 28:
～以上(More than) — Page 20 - Activity 29:
～のように(Like / As if) — Page 21 - Activity 30:
～みたいに(Like / As if – Informal) — Page 21
Day 11: Vague Talk
Don’t be too specific if the Feds are listening. “That kind of guy.” “Stuff like that.” Keep it blurry.
- Activity 31:
そういう(Such / That Kind of) — Page 22 - Activity 32:
～みたいだ(Looks like / Seems like) — Page 22 - Activity 33:
～など(And so on / Such as) — Page 23
Day 12: Reasons and Excuses
Why did the deal go south? Because of this. But even so, we move on.
- Activity 34:
～より(More than) — Page 23 - Activity 35:
～ので(Because / Since) — Page 24 - Activity 36:
～それでも(Nevertheless / Even so) — Page 24
Day 13: Piling it On
He’s guilty. Moreover, he’s stupid. You gotta list the reasons why we’re taking him out.
- Activity 37:
～それに(Moreover / Besides) — Page 25 - Activity 38:
～ように(Purpose / So that) — Page 25 - Activity 39:
～し～し(Listing Reasons) — Page 26
Day 14: Context and Exclusions
It ain’t just the money. It’s the principle. Everyone except the rat is getting paid.
- Activity 40:
～だけでなく(Not only… but also…) — Page 26 - Activity 41:
～んだけど(But / However / Introducing a topic) — Page 27 - Activity 42:
～以外 (いがい)(Other than / Besides) — Page 27
Day 15: Explaining the Situation
He didn’t show up, and he didn’t call. Here’s an example of why he’s finished.
- Activity 43:
～なくて(Reason / And… not) — Page 28 - Activity 44:
～だが(But / However – Formal) — Page 28 - Activity 45:
～たとえば(For example) — Page 29
Day 16: The Exchange of Favors
This business is built on favors. I do for you, you do for me. Don’t forget who you owe.
- Activity 46:
～それで(And so / Therefore) — Page 29 - Activity 47:
～てもらう(To receive a favor) — Page 30 - Activity 48:
～てくれる(To be given a favor) — Page 30
Day 17: Giving and Counting
I’ll do this for you. But don’t give me that kind of attitude. We got not a few enemies out there.
- Activity 49:
～てあげる(To give a favor) — Page 31 - Activity 50:
そんな(Such / That kind of) — Page 31 - Activity 51:
少なくない (すくなくない)(Not a few / Many) — Page 32
Day 18: The Numbers Game
We’re talking big numbers. Every territory matters. We want almost everything.
- Activity 52:
(Number) + も(As many as) — Page 32 - Activity 53:
各 (かく)(Each / Every) — Page 33 - Activity 54:
ほとんど(Almost / Nearly all) — Page 33
Day 19: Changes in Habit
You gotta learn to shoot straight. If you not at all good, you’re dead. Practice every day.
- Activity 55:
～ようになる(To become able) — Page 34 - Activity 56:
ぜんぜん ～ ない(Not at all) — Page 34 - Activity 57:
～ごとに(Each / Every) — Page 35
Day 20: Limits
It’s getting gradually hotter. We got only one bullet left. Not very much time.
- Activity 58:
だんだん(Gradually) — Page 35 - Activity 59:
～しか～ない(Only / Nothing but) — Page 36 - Activity 60:
～あまり～ない(Not very / Not much) — Page 36
Day 21: Scenarios
In the case the cops come… shoot while running. When you see the signal, go.
- Activity 61:
～場合は(In the case of…) — Page 37 - Activity 62:
～ながら(While doing…) — Page 37 - Activity 63:
～と(When / If – Natural Consequence) — Page 38
Day 22: Hypotheticals and Timing
If he talks… when he talks… do it while he’s sleeping.
- Activity 64:
もし(If – Hypothetical) — Page 38 - Activity 65:
～たら(If / When – Conditional) — Page 39 - Activity 66:
～ている間に(While… something happened) — Page 39
Day 23: Regrets
Even if it’s risky, if you pay me, I do it. I wish I had brought more ammo.
- Activity 67:
～ても(Even if) — Page 40 - Activity 68:
～ば(If – Conditional) — Page 40 - Activity 69:
～ばよかった(I wish I had…) — Page 41
Day 24: Appearances
It appears safe. He looks rich. I wonder if he’s holding out on us?
- Activity 70:
～とみえる(It seems / It appears) — Page 41 - Activity 71:
～にみえる(Looks / Appears) — Page 42 - Activity 72:
～かしら(I wonder… [Feminine]) — Page 42
Day 25: Rumors and Thoughts
I wonder if he’s a rat? I hear he is. I think I’ll pay him a visit.
- Activity 73:
～のだろうか(I wonder…) — Page 43 - Activity 74:
～らしい(It seems / I hear) — Page 43 - Activity 75:
～ようと思う(I think I will…) — Page 44
Day 26: Senses
Stay sharp. Can it be seen? Can it be heard? It looks like trouble.
- Activity 76:
見える / 聞こえる(Can be seen / Can be heard) — Page 44 - Activity 77:
～そうに(looks like) — Page 45 - Activity 78:
～ようだ(It seems like) — Page 45
Day 27: Impending Doom
Looks like it’s about to rain blood. That’s a trap, isn’t it? Man, I wish this was easier.
- Activity 79:
～そうだ(Looks like it’s about to…) — Page 46 - Activity 80:
～んじゃないか(I think… / Isn’t it…?) — Page 46 - Activity 81:
～なあ(I wonder / I wish / Expressing emotion) — Page 47
Day 28: Necessity
No way that’s true. Money is necessary. You must follow the code.
- Activity 82:
～はずがない(There is no way that…) — Page 47 - Activity 83:
～が必要(is necessary) — Page 48 - Activity 84:
～なければいけない(Must do) — Page 48
Day 29: Obligations
It’s necessary to keep quiet. You don’t have to kill him, but you must scare him.
- Activity 85:
～必要がある(It is necessary to…) — Page 49 - Activity 86:
～なくてもいい(Don’t have to…) — Page 49 - Activity 87:
～ないと(Must do – Informal) — Page 50
Day 30: Absolutes
Check whether or not he’s breathing. There is no lock that is not breakable. I’m not even a little sorry.
- Activity 88:
～かどうか(Whether or not) — Page 50 - Activity 89:
～ない～はない(There is no… that is not…) — Page 51 - Activity 90:
すこしも～ない(Not even a little) — Page 51
Day 31: Choices
Why don’t you get out of town? Whether it’s cash or jewels, take it. Which is more valuable, your finger or your tongue?
- Activity 91:
～たらどう(Why don’t you…?) — Page 52 - Activity 92:
～でも～でも(A or B, or anything) — Page 52 - Activity 93:
～と～と、どちらが～(Which is more…?) — Page 53
Day 32: Direct Talk
You got a problem? Thanks for handling it. Sorry for the mess.
- Activity 94:
～かい(Question marker [Informal, Masculine]) — Page 53 - Activity 95:
～てくれてありがとう(Thank you for doing…) — Page 54 - Activity 96:
～てすみません(Sorry for…) — Page 54
Day 33: Feelings and Hearsay
He’s showing signs of fear. I smell a rat. Tell him to bring the car around.
- Activity 97:
～がる(To show signs of…) — Page 55 - Activity 98:
～がする(I feel/smell/hear…) — Page 55 - Activity 99:
～ように言う(To tell someone to…) — Page 56
Day 34: The Word on the Street
I heard that the Feds are here. It is thought that there’s a mole. It is said that dead men tell no tales.
- Activity 100:
～と聞いた(I heard that…) — Page 56 - Activity 101:
～と考えられている(It is thought that…) — Page 57 - Activity 102:
～といわれている(It is said that…) — Page 57
Day 35: Precise Timing
When it becomes night, we move. I just got out. I’m in the middle of a job right now.
- Activity 103:
～になると(When it becomes…) — Page 58 - Activity 104:
～たばかり(Just finished) — Page 58 - Activity 105:
～ているところだ(In the middle of…) — Page 59
Day 36: Past Actions
I just now finished hiding the evidence. I was waiting for you around 3 AM.
- Activity 106:
～たところだ(Just now finished) — Page 59 - Activity 107:
～ていた(Was doing – Past Continuous) — Page 60 - Activity 108:
～ごろ(Around [time]) — Page 60
Day 37: Limits and Passives
Don’t get caught (passive). Just by looking at him, I knew. Finish by dawn.
- Activity 109:
～れる / られる(Passive Voice) — Page 61 - Activity 110:
～だけで(Just by…) — Page 61 - Activity 111:
～までに(By [time]) — Page 62
Day 38: Easy Come, Easy Go
This safe is easy to crack. I noticed the camera. His story is hard to believe.
- Activity 112:
～やすい(Easy to…) — Page 62 - Activity 113:
～に気がつく(To notice) — Page 63 - Activity 114:
～にくい(Hard to…) — Page 63
Day 39: Planning
I think I will take a vacation. We plan to rob the bank. Make an effort to not get shot.
- Activity 115:
うと思う(I think I will…) — Page 64 - Activity 116:
～予定だ (～よていだ)(Plan to / Scheduled to) — Page 64 - Activity 117:
～ようにする(To make an effort to…) — Page 65
Day 40: Desires
Try opening it. I want you to listen. I want the money to be clean.
- Activity 118:
～てみる(To try…) — Page 65 - Activity 119:
ように～てほしい(I want [someone] to…) — Page 66 - Activity 120:
～てほしい(I want [someone] to…) — Page 66
Day 41: Group Mentality
They seem to want a fight. Let’s go. It’s about the seriousness of the situation.
- Activity 121:
～たがる(They seem to want to…) — Page 67 - Activity 122:
～よう(Volitional: “Let’s…”) — Page 67 - Activity 123:
～さ(Noun-nominalizer) — Page 68
Day 42: Moving On
We go on living. We help each other. Request backup.
- Activity 124:
～ていく(To go on doing / To start to) — Page 68 - Activity 125:
～あう(To do… each other) — Page 69 - Activity 126:
～に頼む (～にたのむ)(To request / ask a favor) — Page 69
Day 43: The End
This is it. The last step.
- Activity 127:
とうとう(Finally / At last) — Page 70
Intro: Finally, you made it. You know the grammar. Now get out there and run the streets. Class dismissed.
