Author Archive | Yuliya Geikhman

Japanese Numbers 101: An Easy Introduction to the Japanese Number Systems

Not sure where to start learning Japanese numbers? This post will make it as easy as one, two, three! In …

You know what’s cool? Knowing how to say “cool” in Japanese! Let’s explore the nuances of each expression, from the …

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. That’s where there are so many different levels of expressing that you …

Are you a morning person? Spread the joy by wishing your friends and colleagues a good morning in Japanese! In …

Have you already learned how to say “thank you” in Japanese? Then you’re ready for the next step: Knowing …

It’s time to spill the matcha—Japanese culture has some delectable drinks. And when you’re ordering your favorite refreshment at the …

The language learning community is divisive on whether you can learn Japanese from anime. On one hand, it’s an …

Every spring, Japan turns a beautiful shade of pink as sakura (cherry) trees show their brief blossoms. Japan is known …

Japanese dramas can be exciting, heartwarming or hilarious. And in some cases, they’re all that rolled into one! Often shortened …

My favorite Japanese word is tsundoku—the art of buying too many books and never actually reading them. I’m guilty …