Author Archive | Yuliya Geikhman

16 Ways to Say “Cool” in Japanese (Kakkoii and Beyond)

You’d be surprised how often you use the word “cool” (or some other equivalent) in English. So as a Japanese …

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

Are you having trouble remembering the vocabulary words on your flashcards? It’s (feeling bad because you’re stressed or troubled) when …

Blog posts are somewhat like diary entries online. They can be informative or silly, personal or academic. You can blog …

Beginners in Chinese learn that 朋友 (péng you) is how you say “friend,” but just like in English, there are …

Italy is a country renowned for its delicious food and wine, but its drinks repertoire goes far beyond that. From …

Japanese culture places a lot of emphasis on being modest and humble, so how you reply to being thanked can …

How do you give someone a compliment in Russian? From praising appearances to celebrating achievements and personality traits, this blog …

To say that family is important in Chinese culture would be an understatement. The concept of filial piety is a …

Japanese culture has some delectable drinks. And if you want to order your favorite refreshment at the bar or the …