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Makoto Murohashi
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (18:29 UTC+04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 23, 2022InterestsTravelMedical & HealthcareSports & Fitness
Hello, my name is Makoto. I like traveling, I traveled to around 30 different countries. I used to live in New Zealand and Portugal. I lived in a few places such as Hokkaido, Gunma, and Okinawa.
I enjoy reading manga and watching Anime . My favorite one is Slam Dunk. I also like many others like One piece, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tensura, Danmachi.
I like sports too, especially tennis, basketball, and Rugby.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese on italki since May 2022. I completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course in July. So I can teach you Japanese using different methods.
I studied English in New Zealand and Portuguese in Portugal from scratch and currently studying Spanish so I understand the challenges and joy of learning new languages. My lessons & teaching style
My course will primarily focus on the following areas:
*Free talk
We can engage in conversations about various topics that interest you. This approach ensures your satisfaction and keeps you motivated throughout the learning process
*Japanese common phrases and grammar
Having completed a Japanese teaching course and gained experience teaching on platforms like italki, I am confident in my ability to employ diverse teaching methods
*Japanese business in the hospitality industries
From my professional experience in hospitality industries, can teach you the common words and phrases used in these fields
I want your Japanese to be improved and at the same time let's make learning Japanese fun!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Text Documents
5.0
Rating
140
Students
1,197
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
Getting familiar with Japanese for beginners/「初中級」日本語の基礎（きそ）から応用（おうよう）まで
A1 - A2Language Essentials496 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 7% off
Intermediate level with articles and youtube/「中級〜上級」より自然な日本語を身につけましょう
B1 - C2Language Essentials363 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 7% off
Free conversation/会話レッスン
B1 - C2Conversation256 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 7% off
Study with Minna no Nihongo
A1 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (62)
93 Reviews
Amy Fontinelle
6 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Makoto does an excellent job of tailoring each lesson to what I want to work on. He asks me for feedback and takes my responses into consideration when preparing our next lesson. He is patient and kind and makes me feel comfortable even though sometimes it can feel embarrassing when you are trying to speak in an unfamiliar language. I always enjoy our lessons and feel like I am learning a lot.
Dec 19, 2025
Aidan
10 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Makoto is great for a Japanese learner of any level. His English is really good, and therefore he can explain most concepts with ease. His attitude is professional and he can hold conversations well, overall he's a great teacher.
Mar 5, 2025
Aurora🚢
1 Japanese lesson
Really helpful and patient!
Jan 16, 2026
Imran (I-Mu-Ran)
34 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Makoto is a great teacher! He is very helpful and patient, and gives good examples. Would highly recommend!
Apr 19, 2025
Knife Art
2 Japanese lessons
Thank you Makoto-san for the great lesson. I got to speak more Japanese than I thought I could and learnd many new words - even if it was my first lesson with him.
Feb 2, 2026
Imran (I-Mu-Ran)
34 Japanese lessons
Makoto San is the best!!!!
Oct 27, 2025
Trial Lesson
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