Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Finnish
Swedish
Specialties
Test Preparation
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (20:13 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 6, 2022
InterestsPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureFood
Hello! I’m Ruri, your friendly Japanese teacher! はじめまして、こんにちは。るりです。
Looking for a patient teacher who understands the challenges of learning a language? With my diverse background in education and international culture, I’ll help you speak Japanese with confidence!
🌟 About Me
Born in Tochigi, Japan. I studied in Spain for a year and speak a little English and Spanish. I love the Nordic countries, and I recently started learning Swedish and Finnish as a complete beginner! As a language learner myself, I create a "mistake-friendly" space where you can learn at your own pace.
🌸Background
・International Flight Concierge (Tokyo)
・Ground Staff (Okinawa)
・Educational Support: Helped international kids at elementary schools bridge language gaps.
☘️Qualifications
・Certified Japanese Teacher
・Psychology: JADP Certified Mental & Advanced Psychology Counselor.
・Business/IT:Certifified Finantial Planner(Grade 2 National Certification, Japan) & IT Certifications.
・Hospitality: Certified Service Care Worker & AEAJ Aromatherapy Advisor.
🌷 My Lessons
I offer 5 lesson types.
・Diverse Materials: PDFs, PPTs, photos,flashcards,etc.
・2-in-1 Lessons: Combine two topics in 60 mins (e.g., 30m Grammar + 30m Talk).
・Steady Progress: We focus on step-by-step, sustainable growth.
🎨 Interests
Animals, nature, comic essays, Nordic countries, reading, and watching TV/movies.
Ready to start?
Whether for travel, exams, or culture, I’m here to guide you. Book a trial lesson and let's start!
My teaching material
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Certificates
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2021
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2021
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - 外国語学部スペイン語学科関西外国語大学
5.0
Rating
125
Students
1,845
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
125
Students
1845
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
88 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Japanese Conversation Practice LessonーSpeak with Confidence
A2 - C2Conversation264 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Picture Description Japanese LessonーSpeak & Build Vocabulary
A1 - B1Language Essentials108 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
JLPT Preparation (N3-N1)ーGrammar,Reading&Listning
A1 - C2Test Preparation365 lessons completed
USD 43.00
Genki Textbook Japanese LessonーBeginner Grammar & Speaking
A1 - A2Language Essentials857 lessons completed
USD 39.00
Package with 2% off
🌟NEW! 🌟Practical Japanese with Irodori(Daily Life & Speaking Focus)
A1 - B1Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
359 Reviews
ava stefanelli
101 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ruri sensei has honestly helped my confidence so much. For so long I’ve been so scared to learn Japanese despite it being my life goal. As someone with a learning disability I was always scared that I would never be able to become fluent. Ruri sensei not only encourages me but she teaches me in ways that are so easy to understand. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants her students to learn in the most positive environment. I can’t thank her & recommend her enough!!! 🤍
Dec 27, 2023
Karim De Abreu
43 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rurii has been the perfect teacher for me, always helping me learn more, always making the classes fun and interesting, I've learned so much with her and I've been able to break down the language barrier and make Japanese friends and enjoy Japanese media, the kindest teacher I've even come across, with fluency in Spanish, English and of course, Japanese, she taught me Japanese from all of those perspectives,I am truly thankful for all of the effort she's put to help me learn! in my opinion as a teacher she's 10/10 and as a person she is 20/10
Aug 5, 2023
Miles Burks
10 Japanese lessons
i just finished my ten lessons with るり先生 just before my trip to japan, and i'm so grateful! she was so sweet and helpful, and for the last few lessons helped with roleplay scenarios for things i would encounter in japan, which was super helpful! otherwise, we did conversation practice and before worked with genki. her lessons are very well rounded and she will work with what you're looking to learn! thank you so much <3
Mar 27, 2026
Ana Montilla
124 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my last class of 2023 with Ruri, and started taking classes with her in February of this same year!! Time flies when you are really comfortable 😊
I've noticed an exponential growth in my Japanese level ever since I started studying with Ruri. Even on days I don't feel very confident with my Japanese, after I take a class with her I feel so much better and super motivated to continue to learn. She also teaches me so many cultural aspects from Japan which I love (understanding the culture that surrounds a language is so important to me).
I promise no one would regret trying a class with her, there are very few teachers with her ability!! So so sooo kind, professional, organised and adapts quickly. I feel like I won the teacher lottery with Ruri.
本当にいつもありがとうございます、るり先生 🩵
メリークリスマスと新年あけましておめでとうございます 🎉🎉
Dec 23, 2023
Maci
95 Japanese lessons
I have been learning with Ruriさん for nearly 2 years now and every class has been wonderful ever since I started. I am very busy and don't have a lot of time to study in between and she is very accommodating with my busy schedule with homework and lessons. Would recommend Ruriさん for anyone who wants to improve their Japanese :)
Mar 28, 2026
Miles Burks
10 Japanese lessons
るり先生 continues to be the best! she is so sweet and fun and easy to talk to. she's also very patient as i try to figure sentences out, and then will write them down for me for later reference. i have enjoyed every lesson so far and am very grateful!