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Mari
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
New Students welcome!! Beginners, count on me!! The BEST LESSONS tailored to you
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
German
Chinese (Mandarin)
New Students welcome!! Beginners, count on me!! The BEST LESSONS tailored to you
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (07:54 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 23, 2022InterestsWritingAnimation & ComicsReadingFoodTravel
I can accommodate both students who want to seriously study Japanese long-term and those who want relaxed, short-term learning for travel!
⚠️NOTE⚠️
Before booking, **message me first**! Let’s discuss your goals so I can customize your lesson with you. For the 1st lesson, book more than 48 hours in advance.
◆Multilingual support available in English🇺🇸 and German🇩🇪
◆An active professional teacher at a Japanese language school
◆teach Japanese from scratch in a fun & stress-free way
◆A mom with two sons and teach patiently & gentlyMe as a Teacher
-I’m a certified professional Japanese teacher with years of experience at language schools, specializing in **A0-B2 levels**. I’ll make learning fun and tailored just for you!
-I can provide lessons to help you prepare for the JLPT exam, too.
-I have over 10 years of experience working as a company clerk. If you want to practice honorific language or interview skills, please leave it to me!
-Ich bin eine zertifizierte professionelle Japanischlehrerin mit jahrelanger Erfahrung an Sprachschulen, spezialisiert auf Stufe A0-B2 . Ich mache das Lernen spaßig und genau auf dich zugeschnitten!
-Ich kann dir auch Unterricht zur Vorbereitung auf die JLPT-Prüfung anbieten. My lessons & teaching style
◆I will first talk with you and together we will find the best learning method for you.
◆I can accommodate the following requests:
-Learning grammar from the basics
-Improving conversational skills
-Learning Japanese for travel
-Preparation for the JLPT
-Correction of documents
◆Ich werde zunächst mit dir sprechen, und gemeinsam werden wir die für dich beste Lernmethode finden.
◆Ich kann folgende Wünsche berücksichtigen:
-Grammatik von Grund auf lernen
-Konversationsfähigkeiten verbessern
-Japanisch für Reisen lernen
-Vorbereitung auf die JLPT-Prüfung
-Korrektur von DokumentenMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
Certificates
Registration for Japanese Language Teacher - 文部科学省 - 2025
Certificate verified
the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2021Those who passed this test can be a certified Japanese teacher.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
講師
2022 - Current
プロの講師
Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor’s - Law（法学部）
Work Experience
2007 - 2009
ordinary employeeI worked as an accountant.
I studied business etiquette, so I understand business Japanese very well.
経理（けいり）の仕事（しごと）をしました。
ビジネスマナーを 学（まな）びましたから、ビジネス日本語が よく わかります。
2012 - 2022
ordinary employeeIt is the company I have worked for the longest.
I did clerical work.
I made phone calls to customers and receptionists, so I can give a lecture to anyone who wants to learn business etiquette.
いちばん 長（ながく）はたらいた 会社（かいしゃ）です。
事務（じむ）の 仕事（しごと）をしました。
お客様（きゃくさま）と電話（でんわ）したり、対応（たいおう）したりしましたから、ビジネスマナーを知（し）りたい人にレクチャーできます。
2022 - 2025
Japanese teacherI work as a Japanese teacher.
I have students from many different nationalities and they all enjoy studying Japanese.
日本語の先生（せんせい）として はたらいています。
いろいろな 国（くに）の 学生（がくせい）がいて、みんな楽（たの）しく 日本語を 勉強（べんきょう）しています。
2023 - Current
Japanese teacher, homeroom teacherI work as a Japanese teacher.
I also work as a homeroom teacher.
There are many young students and they are all very energetic!
日本語の先生（せんせい）として はたらいています。
担任（たんにん）もしています。
若（わか）い 学生（がくせい）が 多（おお）く、みんな とても 元気（げんき） です！
5.0
Rating
245
Students
3,503
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
160 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Japanese lesson (ZERO Beginner ~) ※JLPT preparation available
A1 - B2Language Essentials2,717 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
✈️Japanese for TRAVEL!!✈️ ★Zero Beginner welcome★Completed in a short time!★
A1 - B1Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese lesson for only Students since before 2023
A1 - B2Language Essentials396 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 11% off
Totally customized time (Job interview, writing correction etc.)
A1 - C2Conversation14 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (620)
390 Reviews
Joy
12 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mari is an incredible instructor. She always comes prepared and has the perfect balance of teaching and quizzing. I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time with her guidance and help.
Feb 5, 2026
YICI
61 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mariさんと一緒に日本語を学ぶのは本当に幸せなことです🥰言語力の向上はもちろん、日本の生活や風習についてもたくさんの楽しい情報を教えてくださって、ありがとうございます。私はこれからも頑張ります💪
Nov 5, 2025
YICI
61 Japanese lessons
今日は日本での就職に関する情報をたくさん知ることができました。履歴書の準備から面接対策まで、どれも十分な準備が必要だと実感しています。まだまだ学ぶことがたくさんありますが、Mariさんのおかげで、これから迎える課題について大まかに理解することができました。これからも一歩ずつ頑張っていきますので、今後ともどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。🥰
Feb 24, 2026
Malia Furniss
41 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mari is the best tutor I could ask for! She’s patient, understanding, and tailors every lesson to you! She knows her curriculum like the back of her hand and explains things in ways that make it easier to understand. Thank you Mariさん!
Dec 8, 2025
Sebastian Thomas
61 Japanese lessons
Finished chapter 18 and did a bunch of exercises with the ba-form and expressing regret with shimau. ありがとうございます Mari san!!
Feb 26, 2026
Mika Fynn Von Reeken
5 Japanese lessons
Die Stunde hat wieder viel Spaß gemacht. Wir haben zuerst über den momentanen Alltag gesprochen. Danach haben wir eine Hör- und Sprechübung gemacht, bei der es um das Einkaufen ging. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht.
Feb 19, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 11.00
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