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Learn Japanese with the teacher Kasumi.
5.0

14 Lessons

Kasumi

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Korean
English
+1

Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons for Beginners 🌸 (EN/KR Support) 일본어 초보자 환영 🌸 영어·한국어로 배우는 일본어 수업 カナダのバンクーバーで1年間日本語、英語、韓国語の言語交流Meetupの主催をしており、自作のワークシートを用いて日本語・韓国語を教えていました。

USD 7.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuna C.
5.0

8,046 Lessons

Yuna C

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Kids
Speaks :Japanese
Korean
Native
English
+3

8000+ Lessons , Adult/Kid/TOPIK, Rated high-performing teacher by Italki , Patient , Friendly WE LEARN BEST WHEN WE FEEL COMFORTABLE ✨😌👂🗣️🚀✨ With my lessons, you can ✅Improve Casual Conversation Skills ✅ Build your Confidence in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing ✅ Increase your Range of Vocabulary and Language Knowledge through Stories ✅ Improve Pronunciation

USD 9.00/trial
Available 19:15 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher しおり|Shiori.
5.0

286 Lessons

しおり|Shiori

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

✨初心者〜上級者までOK✨初級、会話練習、JLPT対策、など何でも大丈夫!1人1人に合わせたレッスンを考えます🗣️全力でサポートするので、ぜひ一緒に頑張りましょう( ⋅֊⋅ ).ᐟ 【🥇私の授業を受けるメリット🥇】 📩日本語で分からないことがあれば、授業以外でも24時間メッセージOK🙆‍♀️(気軽に連絡して下さい!) 🔎レッスン前にヒアリングを行い、レベルや目標に応じてあなたに合った学習プランを提供します! 📖学んだことは全てデータに残し、共有するのでいつでも、復習できます! ◎全ての文法に対して、私のオリジナルスライドを用意しています📗可愛いイラストもあるので、視覚的にも楽しく学んで頂けます!!🤍

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Asami.
5.0

1,170 Lessons

Asami

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

✨Discover the joy of communicating✨ Over 1000 lessons experience. I try to make you feel as relaxed as possible in my class. I speak slowly and clearly. Embarrassed that you don’t speak Japanese well?? Don’t worry! My English is not so good either 😂

USD 13.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Eri えり.
5.0

5,372 Lessons

Eri えり

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

Learn Japanese Your Way: Interactive, Fun, and Visual! ✅All levels: starting from scratch to advanced ✅Original materials with PowerPoint slides ✅I have taught 7000+ lessons both online and offline ✅Students are from 36 different countries ranging from 16 years old to 76 years old

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher ⭐Learn with Kim/Kin.
5.0

4,037 Lessons

⭐Learn with Kim/Kin

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Korean
Spanish
+2

🌟🌟 No.1 teacher in 2022💫💫1% Top teacher in 2023~2025.Like your best friend 😄 Immersion 🤗 亲和力满满,经验满满 【熟能生巧】【Practice Makes Perfect】【習うより慣れよ】【배우기보다 익숙해져라】 从学生时代,我已经开始教来自不同文化的学生。,而且我在中国、日本、印度尼西亚和韩国都教过。 我不仅在italki, Duolingo多邻国, Tutoring等线上平台有教学经历,在很多线下平台也积累了多年的丰富经验。 Since school years, I have already started to teach foreign students from different cultures. For offline, I have been teaching in China, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. For online, I have been teaching on different platforms, such as italki, Duolingo, Tutoring and quite a few local brands.

USD 19.88/trial
Available 08:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Eri.
5.0

1,681 Lessons

Eri

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Japanese (Okinawan)
Native
English
Japanese Sign Language

I completed Japanese Teacher Training Course with this, I can easily share to you my learning that I got during the training. I know learning another language is not so easy but even its like that I will guide you in learning the language well. I have been a student myself that's why I can really understand students feeling. I can adjust to the students need. So, lets study, work hard together and have fun.

USD 7.50/trial
Available 11:45 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher ラカズ育子.

ラカズ育子

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
French
+1

大事(だいじ)にしていることは、生徒(せいと)さんひとりひとりに合(あ)ったレッスンをすることです。 そして、楽(たの)しく日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)することです! Ce qui est important pour moi, c'est de donner des cours adaptés à chaque élève. Et aussi, que l'apprentissage du japonais soit amusant ☺!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 20:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Anri.
5.0

3,344 Lessons

Anri

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

🫖☕️❄️ February warmth for the one within you who learns quietly and with dedication 💕 As someone who shares the Japanese, I want to keep listening closely to each learner’s dedication. Beyond the time we share through this window, each person is walking their own quiet inner path. I hope to sit beside that unseen time, and together, gently cultivate a kind of shared field — a calm presence that holds us both. Through meditation, I’ve come to feel that this inner work is one of humanity’s most precious things, something meant to ripen slowly within us. And somehow, I trust that the universe remembers these things. I keep asking myself how I choose to sit here, how I choose to be. Reflecting, again and again, just letting us grow together, quietly.  𓅗 2026.01.18.

USD 60.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher ⭐Shunsuke Kimura.
5.0

2,351 Lessons

⭐Shunsuke Kimura

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Portuguese
Spanish
+5

スペイン在住の日本語教師 I am passionate about teaching Japanese and want to use my years of experience to provide the best learning experience for my students. My background has been in Japanese language education for a long time. I have taught students at a wide range of levels, from beginner to advanced. Additionally, I have extensive experience working in multicultural environments where I can accommodate students from different countries and cultures. This allows us to know how to promote more effective learning while respecting language differences and cultural backgrounds.

USD 22.00/trial
Available 11:45 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Haruki I.
5.0

137 Lessons

Haruki I

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+2

1年目のオンライン日本語教師👩🏻‍🏫 私は色々な国のカルチャーを知る事や人と会話をすることがとても大好きです! 日本語教師は、今年の4月からオンラインで各国の生徒と会話中心のレッスンをしています。 私は10年間書道を習っていた経験があり、子供向けに書道やプログラミング、映像編集を1年間教えていました。生徒の皆さんが楽しく授業を受講してもらえるよう、精一杯頑張ります。 I really love learning about different countries' cultures and conversing with people! As a Japanese teacher, I have been teaching online conversation-based lessons with students from different countries since April this year. I have been learning calligraphy for 10 years and taught calligraphy, programming and video editing for children for a year.I will do my best to make sure that my students enjoy taking classes.

USD 14.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Misa.
5.0

5,139 Lessons

Misa

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

今まで、日本語学校やオンラインで様々な国の学生に日本語を教えてきました。試験のためのレッスンはもちろん、趣味として日本語を上達させたいと思っている学生にも、どうすれば上達できるのかいっしょに考え、それぞれの学生のスタイルに合わせたレッスンをすることができます。学生と一緒に日本語を楽しむことが大好きです。 I have taught Japanese to a lot of students from various countries at Japanese language schools and in online lessons. I will help you not only for test preparation, but also with your study of Japanese as a hobby. If you don’t know what to study, I can suggest focus points for your studies to help you improve your Japanese level. I like to enjoy Japanese together with my students.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Issei.
5.0

5,241 Lessons

Issei

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+3

Certified Japanese Language Teacher with over 12 years of experience I have always been interested in teaching and my first part time job after graduating from high school was an English teacher at a cram school. Since then, I fell in love with learning with the students through teaching and cultivating curiosities and experiencing the joy of discovering. I am studying to become a professor/researcher at a university now. So my passion for teaching has always existed and I am pleasantly surprised by students in lessons because I learn a lot from them as much as they (hopefully) learn from me. Perhaps, this YouTube clip I recently made makes it more clear about my cheerful and talkative characters. https://youtu.be/g-saEIGeQzA

USD 10.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayaki.
5.0

2,039 Lessons

Ayaki

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Kids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
Korean
Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

Highly Qualified Professional Japanese Language Teacher for Children & Adults I have experience teaching Japanese to school students at secondary school in England and adult learners in language school in Japan, and I am qualified to teach students at all levels. I am friendly, understanding and have a passion for education. I find it most rewarding to help and guide students to achieve their goals. I speak English and Korean. Also, I understand a little Chinese (Mandarin) as I lived and studied in China when I was student. Through my experience of learning other languages, I know how challenging it is to learn a new language. Learning should be fun and interesting. I aim to make lessons enjoyable, efficient and effective.

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kosukeこうすけ✅Genki✅Biz.
5.0

4,535 Lessons

Kosukeこうすけ✅Genki✅Biz

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

I provide structured lessons! Speaking, biz, JLPT and Genki textbook. 16yrs biz, 5yrs teaching exp. 私は日本語教師の資格を持ち、日本とオーストラリアで15年以上ビジネス経験を積んできました。国際会議や海外出張を含む実務経験を活かし、敬語やビジネス日本語、面接対策を指導します。さらに、海外でバイリンガル子育てをしながら生活してきた自身の経験から、教科書では学べない自然な会話表現やニュアンスを伝えることを得意としています。帰国子女や日本人のパートナーを持つ方に対しても、サポートし、より自然で実践的に指導します。授業は日本語と英語の両方で行うことが可能です。 I am a qualified Japanese teacher with over 15 years of corporate business experience in Japan and Australia. I teach keigo (polite language), business Japanese, and interview preparation. With experience raising bilingual children abroad, I help learners acquire authentic expressions not found in textbooks. I also support returnees and those with Japanese partners in understanding subtle nuances of the language. Lessons are offered in both English and Japanese.

USD 19.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Meg.
5.0

401 Lessons

Meg

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

Let's have fun Japanese! I won't rush you to talk, just relax. :) 私が持っている知識や日本についての事はもちろん、場面に合った言葉の表現など、日本で暮らす日本人だからこそわかることをシェアできます。 日本語や日本のことを、ますます好きになってもらえたら嬉しいです(^^) I can share knowledge I have and about Japan, expression appropriate to the situation because I'm Japanese living in Japan. I'd be happy if you come to like Japanese language and Japan more and more. :)

USD 9.00/trial
Available 07:45 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ai(あい).
5.0

2,568 Lessons

Ai(あい)

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
German
+2

日本の修士課程の学生だったころ、大学生の作文を添削していたこともあります。なので、文章を添削することもできます。 日本語や日本の文化について説明したりディスカッションしたりすることが好きです。 Ich habe bis jetzt mehrere Tandempartner/innen gehabt und habe immer Spaß, über meine Muttersprache und Kultur zu erzählen. Außerdem habe ich schon mal als Tutorin an einer Uni in Japan gearbeitet und Hausarbeiten von Bachelorstudierenden korrigiert.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mizuki.
5.0

530 Lessons

Mizuki

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

「会話のレベルアップ」と「JLPT対策」が得意な国家資格あり、営業職経験ありの認定講師!一生懸命、本気で、でも楽しくフレンドリーに✨ダンス・食べること・アニメが好きです! 幅広い日本語講師の経験があります。 ✨日本語日常会話 ✨敬語、ビジネス日本語、面接対策 ✨文法 ✨JLPT対策 🥇大学でアメリカ文学を学び、オーストラリアでワーキングホリデーを経験したため、英語を使ったレッスンもできます。 🥇リフォーム会社の営業職で働き、敬語やビジネス日本語を使った仕事経験があるため、ビジネス向け日本語のアドバイスもできます。 みなさんが日本語を勉強しているように、わたしも教え方をいつも勉強してレベルアップしています! わかりやすく楽しい日本語レッスンを心がけています。 I have various experience of teaching Japanese language. I'm good at teaching: ✨Daily Conversation ✨Formal/Business Japanese, Job interview practice ✨Grammar ✨Study for JLPT exam Just like you’re studying Japanese, I’m always learning and working to improve my teaching skills too! I aim to provide clear, fun, and easy-to-understand Japanese lessons.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher まいさん (Mai san).
5.0

1,091 Lessons

まいさん (Mai san)

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

I taught elementary students for 38 years. Let's enjoy learning Japanese! I am currently a licensed Japanese teacher. But I want to gain various experiences as a community tutor in italki. During our lessons, I use several Japanese textbooks. For example; Minna no Nihongo, GENKI, FUN&EASY, TOBIRA, IRODORI(Web), and JLPT. I can respond as much as possible to the needs of learners from beginners to advanced. 今、日本語教師の勉強を終わり、日本語教師のプロの資格を取りました。 このitalkiのコミニュティーチューターでいろいろ経験を積みます。 日本語の教科書は、「みんなの日本語」「げんき」「FUN&EASY」「とびら」「いろどり(web)」などをそろえています。学習者に合わせて、対応していきます。学習者の要望にできるだけ対応します。(初級から上級まで)それだけ、自由が利くということです。 教師としての経験を生かして、楽しくわかりやすいレッスンをします。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher デリック Derrick T..
5.0

48 Lessons

デリック Derrick T.

Community Tutorid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課:實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語 ・3 years of tutoring experience in English ・Studied Japanese at university: Minor in Japanese 🇯🇵 ・Multilingual tutor: Teach in Japanese, English, Cantonese and Mandarin 🌐 ・Lived in Japan for 3 years: Familiar with local life, travel, and workplace culture 🗾 ・3年英語補習經驗 ・大學副修日語 🇯🇵 ・能以日語、英語、廣東話、國語授課 🌐 ・居日3年:熟悉日本生活、旅行與職場文化 🗾 ・3年程の英語指導歴 ・大学で日本語副専攻 🇯🇵 ・多国語対応可:日本語・英語・広東語・中国語 🌐 ・日本在住 🗾

USD 15.00/trial
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Frequently asked questions about online Japanese classes

Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

You can learn Japanese without a tutor using free apps, textbooks, and online videos, but it usually takes much longer. Self-study often lacks real speaking practice, immediate feedback, and clear guidance, which makes it harder to stay motivated and progress confidently.Hiring a Japanese language tutor is worth it because they provide personalised lessons, real-time correction on pronunciation and grammar, and structured learning designed around your goals, whether that’s everyday conversation, business Japanese, or passing the JLPT exam.

While it’s possible to learn without platforms like italki, doing so often feels overwhelming and slow because you don’t have a clear learning path or someone to hold you accountable. Combining private Japanese lessons from an online Japanese tutor with extra resources like kanji apps, flashcards, and podcasts gives you the best of both worlds, professional guidance to learn correctly and extra practice to accelerate your progress.

How much does a Japanese tutor cost per session?

Online Japanese lessons typically range from $15 to $60 per hour, depending on the tutor’s experience and lesson format. Many learners choose private Japanese tutors because they provide personalized guidance, instant correction, and real conversation practice that help them progress faster than studying alone.

On italki, you have access to both community and professional tutors, making it easy to find a Japanese teacher that matches your goals and budget. A 30-minute Japanese lesson typically costs between $3 and $10.

How quickly will I become fluent with a Japanese teacher?

Fluency in Japanese depends on your study habits, consistency, and starting level, but working with a Japanese teacher can significantly speed up your progress. Experts estimate that reaching professional working proficiency in Japanese takes about 2,200 hours of study. That said, you don’t need that much time to start speaking. Most learners reach a conversational level after 400–600 hours, which often means 6–12 months of regular tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, you receive hands-on guidance, and you practice real conversation in every session.This focused approach to Japanese teaching helps you stay consistent, motivated, and moves you toward higher levels of fluency.

Why should I use a Japanese language tutor to learn Japanese with italki?

Using a Japanese language tutor on italki helps you learn the Japanese you’ll actually use, not just textbook phrases, by focusing on real conversations, common expressions, and situations you encounter in daily life.

Your private Japanese tutor can help you practice conversation, review grammar, prepare for exams like the JLPT, or build confidence in speaking, with lessons customized to your level and pace. They correct mistakes on the spot, suggest natural ways to phrase things, and explain cultural context, so you communicate appropriately in any situation.

All lessons are available anytime online, and most operate on a pay-as-you-go system, so you only pay for the private Japanese lessons you take. For learners looking for extra support, italki Plus also offers an optional subscription with features like AI-powered study tools, exclusive events, and discounts.

How do italki's online Japanese classes work?

italki’s online Japanese classes are simple, flexible, and personalized. Here’s how they work:

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up on italki and start browsing hundreds of qualified Japanese tutors with detailed profiles showing their teaching style, experience, and student reviews.
  • 🔍 Find a tutor – Choose a tutor that fits your goals and schedule, filtering by price, availability, specialization, or tutor type. Many tutors offer trial lessons to help you find the right match.
  • 💻 Book and attend lessons – Meet your private Japanese tutor via italki’s video platform. Your tutor will assess your level, discuss objectives, and tailor lessons to your needs.
  • 📚 Practice between lessons – Tutors often provide extra resources or conversation practice to help you progress.
  • ⏱️ Learn at your own pace – Lessons are fully flexible and can be scheduled daily, weekly, or as often as you like, allowing you to maintain consistent practice and make steady progress in learning Japanese online.

How often should I meet with an online Japanese tutor?

How often you meet with an online Japanese tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and current level. Beginners often benefit from 2–3 online Japanese lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 1–2 online Japanese lessons per week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

Consistency is key. Short, regular lessons are usually more effective than longer, infrequent sessions. Your learning style also matters: some students do well with more intensive lessons, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private Japanese tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your lifestyle, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

Do italki's Japanese tutors offer free online Japanese lessons?

While italki Japanese tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide trial lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor), giving you the chance to experience different Japanese teaching styles before committing. These trial lessons let you try a Japanese lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style suits you. It’s a low-risk way to find the right Japanese teacher for your needs.

Do I need a basic understanding of the Japanese language before I can take Japanese classes with italki?

No. You don’t need any previous knowledge to start learning Japanese on italki. The platform has many Japanese tutors for beginners who specialize in teaching students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. These tutors understand the challenges of starting from scratch and know how to make the language approachable from day one.

Finding a Japanese tutor for beginners is simple. When browsing tutor profiles, filter by specialization (such as “beginners”), watch introduction videos, and read reviews from other students.

Starting as a complete beginner can even be an advantage, since your Japanese instructor will guide you toward good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

The main difference between an italki community tutor and a professional tutor lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online Japanese lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.Many learners use both: professional Japanese tutors for foundational skills and community Japanese tutors for speaking practice.

What are the benefits of private online Japanese lessons?

Private online Japanese lessons with a dedicated Japanese language instructor make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable than group classes or self-study. Your lessons are customized to your level, goals, and interests, be it mastering kanji, improving pronunciation, preparing for the JLPT, or speaking confidently in daily conversation.

This personalized Japanese tuition speeds up learning because your tutor adapts the pace and teaching style to suit how you learn best. You can ask questions freely, revisit difficult concepts, and spend extra time on areas that need the most attention without holding back other students.

Plus, private online Japanese lessons are convenient and adaptable. You can access qualified Japanese tutors from anywhere, often at rates lower than a local in-person instructor. This kind of Japanese tutoring helps you make real progress and use the language confidently.

How to hire a Japanese tutor with italki?

Hiring a Japanese tutor on italki is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up for free on the italki website or mobile app and select Japanese as the language you want to learn.
  • 🔍 Find a tutor – Use the “Find a teacher” search feature to browse qualified Japanese teachers.
  • 👀 Review profiles – Watch introduction videos and read student reviews to find a tutor who fits your learning goals and style.
  • ⚙️ Filter tutors – Narrow your search by price, availability, lesson type, tutor type, or location.

Once you find a tutor you like, follow these steps:

  • 🎯 Book a trial lesson – Experience their teaching approach firsthand to see if they’re the right fit.
  • 📅 Schedule regular lessons – Set up private lessons at times that suit your schedule.
  • 💻 Use italki Classroom – All lessons take place on italki’s built-in Classroom, which handles scheduling, payments, and reminders, making your online Japanese lessons simple and effective.

How can I find the best online Japanese tutors near me?

To find the best online Japanese tutors near you, you can also explore Japanaese tutors in major cities like:

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn Japanese from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced Japanese tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!