Japanese
Lesson Category
Price
Lesson time
Speaks
Teachers from
More

1151 Japanese tutors available

Our platform connects you with the best Japanese teachers from around the world. You can browse through their profiles, read reviews from other students, and choose the perfect Japanese teacher for you.

Learn Japanese with the teacher Chigako.
5.0

2,697 Lessons

Chigakoid verified
Smart Lesson
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
German
C1
·English
B2
+1

Keine neue SchÃŒler/ No new pupils🌷Ich bin eine erfahrene Lehrkraft.🌷 🚧 Im Moment ist Aufnahme neuer SchÃŒler nicht möglich. 🚧 Currently not accepting new students. Ich helfe Ihnen gerne, egal auf welchem Niveau Sie sind. 🌷 Keine Kinder/ No children (nur ÃŒber 16) Ich bin Japanerin und spreche Hochjapanisch. Ich bin in Japan aufgewachsen und habe an der UniversitÀt in Saitama studiert, um Lehrerin zu werden. Ich habe ÃŒber 17 Jahre lang Englisch und Japanisch unterrichtet. In Deutschland habe ich ÃŒber zehn Jahre lang vielen deutschen SchÃŒlern (Gymnasiasten, RealschÃŒlern und HauptschÃŒlern) Englisch und Japanisch Unterricht gegeben. Ich bin eine engagierte Lehrerin mit viel Erfahrung und versuche immer, jeden Unterricht so zu gestalten, wie ich ihn mir selbst als SchÃŒlerin wÃŒnschen wÃŒrde. :) Ich habe eine japanische Lehrerlaubnis fÃŒr Englisch an weiterfÃŒhrenden Schulen. I'm an experienced teacher with a lot of teaching experience with a teaching license for English to high school students in Japan. I always try to give each student the kind of lesson I would wish for if I were a student myself. :) 1977 University in Saitama, Japan 1982 worked in an export company in Tokyo 2008 gave lessons to German pupils in Germany FÃŒr absolute AnfÀnger / Fortgeschrittene; Wir identifizieren und fokussieren dann gemeinsam die Aspekte, an denen Sie arbeiten wollen. Dann erstelle ich Übungen fÃŒr Sie und wir ÃŒben solange, bis Sie wieder fit sind. Meine Materialien sind Textbuch und meine eigene bunte Fundus. Wir machen alles ohne Stress. :D

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Dash.
5.0

2,550 Lessons

Dashid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·English
C2

🌈🇚🇳🇯🇵Bilingual🀓customized👀professional☺high quality🀩fun I am a certified Chinese 🇚🇳 and Japanese 🇯🇵 teacher. I started teaching both languages professionally back in 2015, and since then, I’ve delivered over 13,000 lessons to students from all around the world—including China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Colombia, Venezuela, and France. I first discovered italki in 2018 while learning English myself, and by 2020, I decided to begin sharing my languages here too. Teaching is more than just a job to me—it brings real meaning to my life, and nothing makes me happier than helping others make progress. I’m confident we’ll work well together and discover so many interesting topics to talk about! Looking for

USD 29.99/trial
Available 03:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sheida.
5.0

3,219 Lessons

Sheidaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
C2
·
Persian (Farsi)
Native
·English
B2
+1

JLPT-Certified Japanese Language Instructor I know from experience, learning Japanese or Persian can feel tough! But you’re not alone. Let me help you learn in a way that’s fun and makes sense. I use original materials, based on what I wish I'd had as a language learner. I’ve taught over 1000 online/in-person lessons and have helped learners from beginners to advanced. Whether you're preparing for the JLPT or just want to chat confidently, I’ll adjust to your goals. Let’s make each lesson useful, comfortable, and enjoyable. 😊 日本語やペルシャ語を孊ぶのは倧倉ですよね。私自身の孊習経隓から、分かりやすくオリゞナル教材を䜜りたした。初心者からJLPT察策たで察応したす。䞀緒に楜しく頑匵りたしょう

USD 6.00/trial
Available 15:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kaoru.
5.0

237 Lessons

Kaoruid verified
Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

日本語孊校の経隓でサポヌト楜しく話しお、䜿える日本語を身に぀けよう🌞 Supported by Language School Experience! Let’s enjoy speaking a 【日本語】 日本語教育胜力怜定詊隓合栌・日本語教員囜家資栌保持者です。 蚀語孊習は「楜しむこず」が䞀番「間違えおも倧䞈倫」をモットヌに、優しく䞁寧にフィヌドバックしたす。 私自身も英語孊習䞭なので、倖囜語を話すずきの緊匵感は痛いほど分かりたす。完璧でなくおOK。あなたのペヌスで、䞀緒に少しず぀楜しく前進したしょう 【English】 Certified Japanese teacher (420h course & national qualification). I believe language learning is all about speaking and enjoying the process. Don't worry about mistakes—I'm here to support you with gentle feedback! As a fellow language learner, I understand how nerve-wracking speaking can be. You don't need to be perfect; we’re in this together. Let's enjoy learning step by step!

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

352 Lessons

Adrianid verified
Smart Lesson
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
C2
·
English
Native
·Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
+3

TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English I’m Adrian! I’m a native English and Filipino speaker from the Philippines, now living in Japan. I have been working as a finance professional for almost 20 years. And started teaching part-time on italki in January 2025. Why Book Me as Your teacher? 😊 Patient & Kind – I create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. 🌍 Culturally Aware 👂 Great Listener – I take the time to understand my students, ensuring they feel heard and valued. 🗣 Speak with confidence – Improve your pronunciation, fluency, and natural conversation skills. 📚 Lessons tailored to you – I customize each class based on your goals, interests, and learning style.

USD 6.90/trial
Available 11:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Naomi 🇯🇵🌞.
5.0

449 Lessons

Naomi 🇯🇵🌞id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

🌞ホテルマン採甚担圓の経隓有日本で進孊や働きたい方におすすめ䜕回でも䞀緒に緎習したしょう🌞 Hi! I’m Naomi ✹ ‹If you want to work in Japan, I’ll also teach practical Japanese you can actually use in the workplace 😊 All lessons are in Japanese and tailored to your goals, from daily conversation to business situations. ✹Let’s have fun learning together and make your dreams in Japan a reality!✹‹I can’t wait to meet you! こんにちはなおみです✚ ‚これたでの経隓を掻かしお、「日本での就職・進孊を目指す方」を党力でサポヌトしたす 特に、日本で働きたい方には、実際の職堎で圹立぀実践的な日本語をお䌝えしたす😊 レッスンは日本語のみで行い、皆さんの目暙に合わせた内容で進めたす。 趣味はNetflixで映画やドラマを芋るこず、クラシック音楜を聎くこず、 最近はパンを䜜りを楜しんでいたす🥐 ✚ぜひ䞀緒に楜しく孊びながら、日本での倢や目暙を実珟しおいきたしょう✚ あなたにお䌚いできるのを楜しみにしおいたす As I have been working in the HR field, my lessons include interview practice, business conversation, and resume review. I can also provide lessons through free conversations and text books. わたしは日本語のネむティブスピヌカヌです。 簡単な䌚話からアカデミックな䌚話たで察応しおいたす🎓 䞀人ひずりのペヌ​​スに合わせ、䞁寧にレッスンを行いたす。難しいこずは䞀緒に䜕床でも緎習したしょう。 ——————————————————————————————📚 わたしのレッスンでは日本で働きたい人ためのお手䌝いができたす。 わたしはこれたでホテルスタッフや、採甚担圓の仕事をしおきたした。 履歎曞の曞き方や面接緎習、接客で䜿う蚀葉づかい、電話察応緎習、 ビゞネスマナヌを教えたりや敬語の緎習ができたす。 ✏—————————————————————————————— 《日本ぞの進孊・就職を垌望する方》 ✅敬語 ✅接客緎習 ✅履歎曞、職務経歎曞執筆 ✅面接緎習 ✅ビゞネスマナヌ ✅電話察応 ✅日垞䌚話緎習 《䌚話緎習をしたい方》 日垞に぀いおや興味のあるこず・趣味に぀いお䌚話緎習をしたしょう。 In conversation lessons, let's talk about your favorite topics ✹ . If you have a specific textbook you'd like to use, please let me know. Let's make the lessons enjoyable together 🍀 What topics are you interested in? Or if you have specific subjects or questions, feel free to let me know.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher zhangjin.
5.0

3,845 Lessons

zhangjinid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
C2
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

拥有超过十䞉幎对倖汉语教孊经验 An excellent teacher needs not only a solid foundation in the language, enthusiasm, self confidence, lively and interesting lesson plans but they also need to understand the correct methods for learning(teaching) a language. During my TESOL training I learnt the theory of how our brain and body learn languages. I also learnt more than thirty different excellent teaching methods from all over the world. I have since used these methods in my everyday teaching and found them to be really effective. Over the past eight years I’ve taught more than 500 different students with ages ranging from 2 to 70 plus years. I’ve seen how their language learning has brought them great satisfaction and happine

USD 9.00/trial
Available 23:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yoshikoيو؎يكو 日垞䌚話.
5.0

770 Lessons

Yoshikoيو؎يكو 日垞䌚話id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
B1
+1

【Beginners are also welcome😊】Relaxed Japanese Café Talk ☕ Real Conversation with Clear Feedback I have been teaching learners from many countries since 2021, both in English and Japanese. Many of my students are long-term regular learners. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in travel agencies and hotels, so we can also talk about sightseeing, travel planning, and cultural experiences in Japan.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kaori I.
5.0

1 Lessons

Kaori Iid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
B2

初心者を教えるのが埗意です♪ 英語OK♪ GENKIを䜿いたす 420時間の日本語教垫逊成講座を受講枈み、2023幎の日本語教育胜力詊隓に合栌したした。 これから楜しく䞀緒に日本語を勉匷しおいきたしょう

Test Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher いちろう.
5.0

6,767 Lessons

いちろうid verified
Smart Lesson
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

🎉 Great-Value Lesson Packages Now Available! 60-minute lessons from $10, 30-minute lessons from $6! カンボゞアで幎、フィリピンで幎「みんなの日本語」を䜿っお教えた経隓がありたす。 After completing the 420-hour Japanese language teacher training course Domestic (1 year) private lessons (American/Australian) and class lessons (multinational) Cambodia (2 years) for technical internship candidates Philippines (2 years) for technical internship candidates and special skill candidates In both cases, I was in charge of N5 and N4 (using Minna no Nihongo).

USD 6.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Masaki ◆面接・ビゞネス・JLPT.
5.0

3,692 Lessons

Masaki ◆面接・ビゞネス・JLPTid verified
Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
B1
·Japanese (Okinawan)
B1

京郜倧孊卒業埌日本の倧手電機メヌカで22幎勀務本物のビゞネス日本語を孊びたい方就職面接で合栌したい方(1,100時間の実瞟)JLPT読解の孊習や文章力アップしたい方ぜひ受講しおみお䞋さい 【自己玹介】 みなさん、こんにちはたさきです。 ・京郜倧孊法孊郚を卒業し、日本の倧䌁業 (総合電機メヌカヌ) で20幎以䞊働いおきたした。 ・䌚瀟では、営業職 (Marketing)、経営䌁画職 (Business Planning)、法務職 (Law)を経隓したした。 ・それらの経隓に基づいお、就職・転職面接の準備・察策や日本のビゞネスシヌンでの実践的な本物のビゞネス日本語などを教えるこずができたす。 【私が教えるこずのできる内容】 ◆就職・転職面接の準備・察策 (Job Interview Preparation) (1,100時間以䞊の実瞟) ◆履歎曞、CV、ES等、各皮文曞の添削・アドバむス ◆実践的なビゞネス日本語党般 (ビゞネス䌚話、資料の説明ミヌティングメヌル電話応察等) ◆JLPTの詊隓準備 (䞻に読解問題、勉匷の方法など) ◆日本語での日垞䌚話 【レッスンスタむル】 ◆就職・転職の面接の準備・察策 ◆履歎曞、CV、ES等、各皮文曞の添削・アドバむス あなたの個性や考えを分かりやすく面接官に説明するための話し方曞類の曞き方に぀いおアドバむスしたす。 ◆実践的なビゞネス日本語党般 日本でのビゞネスで必芁な䌚話の方法や、意芋や資料を論理的に説明する方法などを、レッスンで緎習したす。チェックずアドバむスを行ないたす。 よく䜿われる、ハむレベルな単語やフレヌズ、文型、文章などを教えたす。 フリヌトヌクやテキストブックを䜿っおレッスンを行ないたす。 ◆JLPTの詊隓準備䞻に読解問題、勉匷の方法など 日本語の文章の内容を理解Comlihensionするための方法や文章を早く読むためのコツtips)、遞択肢の遞び方、等を教えたす。 実際の読解問題を䜿っおレッスンを行ないたす。 ◆日本語での日垞䌚話 自分の考えや思っおいるこずを日本語で自由に話せるように緎習したす。 フリヌトヌクやテキストブックを䜿っおレッスンを行ないたす。 ★レッスンのキャンセルず返金に぀いおのポリシヌ★ ◆レッスンに10分以䞊遅れた堎合は「NO-SHOW」欠垭ずしお取り扱いたす。 その堎合、レッスン料金の返金はできたせん。 ◆レッスンのキャンセルや日時の倉曎はレッスン開始時刻の24時間前たでにお願いしたす。 24時間以内のキャンセル、倉曎はできたせん返金もできたせん。

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 19.00/trial
Available 23:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kanako.
5.0

4,848 Lessons

Kanakoid verified
Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
C1

Personalized lessons made just for you — I'm here to support you as a trusted companion. 🌈 Thank you for visiting my profile! I’m excited to learn about you in our future lessons! 🌈 About Me ・Motto: “Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.” ・I love meaningful conversations, good food, and Attack on Titan! 👩‍🏫Mission as a Teacher To build genuine, warm relationships with my students and create a safe, positive environment where you can be yourself, grow your skills, and enjoy the process of learning Japanese. 🖊 What You Can Expect from My Lessons ・Lessons tailored to your goals, interests, and learning style ・Detailed feedback after each lesson to help you improve ・A warm, encouraging atmosphere that keeps students motivated and returning

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Atsushi Fujisawa.
5.0

378 Lessons

Atsushi Fujisawaid verified
Smart Lesson
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
B2

Please tell me your favorite Japanese Anime/Manga/Games! Hi!I'm Japanese Native speaker Atsushi! I'm Live in Kanagawa where is next to Tokyo. I love Japanese Manga,Anime,and GAME! Please tell me your favorite title! There are my favorite titles. ●Anime, Manga One Piece / Jujutsu Kaisen / Demon Slayer / Naruto / Baki /Kaiji/Hunter x Hunter/Dragon Ball/SPY x Family/Frieren/Dandadan/Blue Lock/Fullmetal Alchemist/Sakamoto Days/Dr. Stone/The Apothecary Diaries/Attack on Titan/Death Note/Kingdom/Detective Conan/Princess Mononoke/Totoro/NausicaÀ of the Valley of the Wind/Dungeon Meshi/Your Name/Howl's Moving Castle ●Games The Legend of Zelda / Splatoon / Super Smash Bros. / Shiren the Wanderer / Resident Evil / Street Fighter / Pokémon / Dark Souls / Mario / Dragon Quest / Mario Kart / Elden Ring and so on... I can speak English by intermediate level. we can speak English and Japanese Language. I look forward to lesson with you! I have been teaching Japanese online for over a year and have taught over 2500 lessons. If you have never studied Japanese before, the basic method is to work through "GENKI" step by step. GENKI is a basic book written in English for beginners. Please purchase the GENKI textbook. For intermediate students, after the level check, we will have free talk and GENKI lessons. For advanced students, free talk lessons are also OK. Please tell us a lot about yourself. We also teach Japanese that can be used at airports, restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, and bars for those who are planning to travel to Japan.

USD 16.00/trial
Available 11:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ryoko.
5.0

8,723 Lessons

Ryokoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

私は幎前からボランティアで日本語を教えおいたす 今も毎週人の人たちにたのしく日本語を教えおいたす わたしは初心者からJLPTのN2レベルたで教えるこずができたす。たた日本の䞭孊生にじゅくで 英語を教えおいたしたので 英語で日本語を教えるこずもできたす。 I have taught Japanese for 10 years as a volunteer. I teach Japanese to 20 foreigners every week. I can teach Japanese from the beginners to JLPT N2 level. I have taught English to Japanese students as a part time job. So I can teach Japanese in English.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takuya.
5.0

665 Lessons

Takuyaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
C1
+2

Qualified Japanese TeacherJLPT, Conversation & Beginners-Friendly!🇯🇵 あなたの目暙に合わせお、楜しく䞁寧にサポヌトしたす Hello, welcome to my page! I teach Japanese to students of any levels (N1-N5) and all ages (expect kids, sorry). Having teaching certificate (日本語教育胜力怜定詊隓). Let’s enjoy talking and learning Japanese together! I live in Yamagata, north part of Japan. And I lived in Australia for two years. Therefore, I speak English and can communicate in English, too. 日本出身で、今は山圢県に䜏んでいたす。 日本語教垫の資栌を持っおいお、いろいろなレベルの生埒さんず楜しくレッスンしおいたす。 英語も話せるので、初心者の方も安心しおレッスンを受けおいただけたす◎ 「話す緎習がしたい」「自然な日本語を知りたい」など、どんな目暙でもOKです 【趣味・奜きなこず】  ・語孊孊習英語・スペむン語少し  ・海倖旅行最近はアメリカ、トルコ、ギリシャ、韓囜、ベトナム、マレヌシア、タむ、台湟などに行きたした  ・スポヌツ  ・コヌヒヌ  ・食べるこず I also love learning new languages ​​and cultures. Language is wonderful because it gives us new ways of seeing the world and new values! I would be happy to share the charm and greatness of the Japanese language with you through my lessons. I look forward to meeting you all! ①日本語関連の資栌  日本語教育胜力怜定詊隓合栌2023幎   ②その他経歎・資栌等  倧孊の教育孊郚で䞭孊・高校教員免蚱保健䜓育を取埗  岩手県の孊童保育で日本語や英語、スポヌツを小孊生に教える。  オヌストラリアのメルボルンに玄2幎間滞圚→Victoria Universityにお、Diploma of Business (Enterprise) を取埗 初回のレッスンでは、自己玹介やあなたの地元のこず、趣味など、リラックスしおたくさんお話ししたしょう ✅ JLPT察策N5〜N1 ✅ 日本語初心者のためのレッスン ✅ 䌚話䞭心のレッスン ✅ 文法の埩習・緎習 など、目的に合わせたレッスンができたす 私のレッスンでは、「正しい日本語」ず「自然な日本語」のバランスを倧切にしおいたす。 文法や衚珟の間違いは、レベルに合わせおやさしく䞁寧に説明しながら、自然な蚀い回しもアドバむスしたす。 いきなり完璧に話せるようになる必芁はありたせん。 たずはたくさん話しお、「蚀えた」「聞こえた」ずいう小さな成功䜓隓を積み重ねおいきたしょう✚ 「こんな勉匷がしたい」「こういうテヌマで話したい」など、リク゚ストも倧歓迎です 【䜿甚教材】 ・GENKI ・TRY! シリヌズ ・日本語総たずめ など Looking forward to seeing you in our first lesson!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher mao  発音・アクセントの蚺断、矯正.
5.0

1,723 Lessons

mao 発音・アクセントの蚺断、矯正id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
B1
·English
B1

「耒めるばかりで、盎しおもらえない。」 床々お聞きしたす。ネむティブ䞊みを目指す方。発音アクセント・むントネヌションを重点に、おいねいに指導・蚓緎したす。 正確な文法、豊富な語圙を備えながら、話し方のせいで母語で話しおいるずきの知的な印象が無くなり、子䟛っぜく感じる方にたくさんお䌚いしおきたした。 発音矯正を重芖し、掗緎された話し方を緎習したす。そしお教逊や感性を䌝えるためにはそれを衚す語圙が必芁ですので、たくさんの衚珟方法を芚えおいただけるよう、より豊かな日本語ぞず導きたす。  蚀葉は知性、品性を衚したす。教逊にふさわしい知的な話し方は蚓緎で身に぀けられたす。 これから40幎、50幎日本語を䜿っおいくのですから、今の流行りの話し方ではなく、䞀生䜿える日本語を芚えおいただきたす。目暙はどこに出おも恥ずかしくない蚀葉䜿いを身に着けおいただくこずです。  䜜文コヌスではプロの文筆家ずしお、日本語で衚珟をしたい方、論文、倧切な人ぞの手玙など、䌝えたいこずを力匷く支揎したす。ネむティブチェックも高い品質で行いたす。 With my experience as a presenter in NHK programs, I can teach you how to present yourself. Kimberleeさんからいただいたレビュヌ 今日もありがずうございたした。倧倉勉匷になりたした。It is difficult to find a teacher who not only gives precise and detailed feedback on pitch, intonation, and pacing, but provides corrections. Many instructors don't correct students on pronunciation, or if they do they have trouble articulating how mistakes should be corrected. Mao-sensei always listens carefully and provides precise feedback. She is patient and kind, but does not let mistakes "slide;" something which I really appreciate.I look forward to continuing my studies, and hopefully learning more work phrases to help me in my daily life.

USD 50.00/Hour
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuko.
5.0

43 Lessons

Yukoid verified
Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
B2

【Specialist in Building Confidence with Grammar Through Conversation】 I’m Yuko, a nationally certified Japanese teacher living in Osaka, Japan. Have you studied Japanese grammar, but still struggle to find the words when you speak? I help you turn the grammar and vocabulary you have learned into Japanese you can actually use in conversation. ━━━━━━━━━━━━ ■ My lesson style■ My lessons are not just casual conversation. Through conversation, questions, hints, and gentle corrections, I help you organize what you already know and use it more naturally when you speak. In each lesson, we build up what you can say, step by step. My goal is for you to feel, “Today, I can say this in Japanese.” ━━━━━━━━━━━━ ■ Good fit for■ ・Learners who have studied grammar but still cannot speak smoothly ・Complete beginners who want step-by-step support ・Learners who want to use Japanese in daily life ・People who want to build confidence through conversation ・Children who want fun, personalized lessons ━━━━━━━━━━━━ ■ Background & support■ I studied how to teach Japanese clearly at university and hold Japan’s national Registered Japanese Language Teacher qualification. I have taught complete beginners and people from other countries working in Japan. I prepare easy-to-follow materials, so beginners and grammar learners can study comfortably. During lessons, I type corrections and useful expressions in the chat box so you can review afterwards. If you want to move from “I understand” to “I can say it,” I would be happy to support you.

KidsMedical
USD 9.00/trial
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Atsushi.
5.0

15.7k Lessons

Atsushiid verified
Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
B2

JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMを修了。子䟛から倧人たで日本語を教えるこずができ、䞀人䞀人に適したレッスンを行うこずができたす。 I have experience teaching children, students, and adults of all levels. I give lessons depending on each person's level and my lessons are tailored to each person. これたで子䟛から倧人たで日本語を教えおきたした。 私のレッスンは䞀人䞀人のレベルに応じたレッスンを、そしお䞀人䞀人に適したレッスンを行うこずができたす。 Please check out my articles! 私の蚘事を是非ご芧になっおください。 https://www.italki.com/ja/article/1181/language-as-a-window-into-culture-mastering-the-nuances-of-んです-part-1 https://www.italki.com/ja/article/1186/language-as-a-window-into-culture-mastering-the-nuances-of-んです-part-2 https://www.italki.com/ja/article/1188/language-as-a-window-into-culture-mastering-the-nuances-of-んです-part-3 https://www.italki.com/article/1313/a-polite-culture-makes-a-polite-language

USD 7.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kunihiro.
5.0

62 Lessons

Kunihiroid verified
Smart Lesson
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
C1
+1

人気語孊孊校のCEO。1,000人の生埒が遞んだ実瞟。 1) 蚀語教育を専門ずしたプラむベヌト語孊孊校の代衚。10幎以䞊運営。 2) 1,000名以䞊の生埒を指導し、それぞれの蚀語孊習目暙達成をサポヌト。 3) アメリカやフィリピンなど海倖で7幎の勀務経隓。英語が流暢。 4) 倖囜文化孊の孊士号を取埗し、異文化理解を専門ずする孊問を修了。 5) 公立高校教垫になるための教員資栌プログラムを修了。

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chie Nowa.
5.0

1,867 Lessons

Chie Nowaid verified
Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
C1
·French
B1
+2

Comprehensible Input /Natural Output approach. Start from a zero beginner. With LOTS of Pictures 🥇 Certified with 420 hours of Advanced Japanese Teaching Course from Australia 🥇 Taught in an international language school in Canada (7+ years). 🥇 Teaching online since March 2020 and completed 1,769 lessons as of 2026-03-03, and counting!) 🥇 Working knowledge in language teaching methodologies - TPR (Total Physical Response), ETM (Education Through Music), Comprehensible Listening, TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading Stories, etc. 🥇 Worked for Japanese companies and can guide you on Japanese business culture.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Your final payment will be made in USD

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!