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Yuki| 日本語 Companion
Japanese
Native
English

From Japan

Living in Fukuoka, Japan

😊 10,000+ lessons | 5.0★ | Your Japanese Companion 🌸 🆕 NEW: Beginner Course ($30 / 45 min – Minna no Nihongo 1–5) Hi! I'm Yuki 👋 Anime, games, travel, and Japanese are my favorite topics! Let's talk together 🎮🌸✈️ A friendly Japanese teacher in Fukuoka, with 15+ years of experience and 10,000+ lessons. My lessons are never boring! 😊 🎯 What we can do: ・Natural conversation practice ・JLPT prep (N5–N1) ・Clear grammar explanations ・Business & travel Japanese ・Anime & manga Japanese Everything is customized to your goals. Love One Piece? Let's read the manga. Planning a trip? Let's practice real conversations. Aiming for the JLPT? I'll guide you step by step. 📝 After every lesson, I send you personalized feedback: ・A list of the new words we used ・Your mistakes, gently corrected and summarized 💛 What matters most to me: Many of my students have learned with me for over 5 years. I don't just teach Japanese — I listen to your life, laugh with you, and walk beside you. I'm your companion, not just your teacher. I've even met some students in person in Fukuoka! 😊 🌸 About me: Certified teacher since 2009. I taught at a language school in Melbourne (2010–2016), so I understand learning Japanese as a foreigner. Since 2016, I've helped hundreds of students online reach their goals. 🌟 How to start: 1️⃣ Send me a message (your goals, or just say hi!) 2️⃣ Book a trial lesson ($10) — let's make your plan 3️⃣ Choose a course and start your journey! Looking forward to meeting you 🎌 Yuki 🌸
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Tech
History
Gaming
Travel
Food
Trial Lesson
212 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Japanese (Lv1&Lv2)
A1-A2
Language Essentials
4,261 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
5% off
🗣️ Real Conversation, Real Feedback — Speak & Remember
A2-C2
Conversation
1,126 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
5% off
General Japanese for two people
A1-C2
Language Essentials
209 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
3% off
Intermediate and Advanced General Japanese Course
B1-C2
Language Essentials
37 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
5% off
Japanese for Absolute Beginners (Minna no Nihongo 1-5)
A1
Language Essentials
15 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
5% off
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Student Ted
Ted
141 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
We have been taking lessons with Yuki-sensei for over 5 years. She is an amazing teacher, and extremely patient. She can help you with your Japanese if you are just starting, an advanced student, or anywhere in-between. She is always on time, prepared, and has never missed a lesson. If you are looking to level up your Japanese, I would highly recommend Yuki-sensei.
Chris
161 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuki sensei is incredibly warm, relatable, and so easy to talk to about any topic. There’s never a dull class with her. She’s also always so well-prepared with teaching materials as well as conversation points. She’s never just flipping through a PDF/PPT. It’s always interactive and she uses other tools such as note cards and writing things on the whiteboard. Every class touches on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. She’s great at explaining when you don’t understand something. She truly cares about your progress, not to mention you as a person. She’s great, can’t recommend her enough!
Student Donald Ash
Donald Ash
37 Japanese lessons
It's nearly test time. Hopefully, everything goes well. Regardless of the outcome, Yuki Sensei went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you so much for everything.
Brittany Goddard
67 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been learning Japanese with Yuki Sensei for the past seven months, and I couldn't be happier with my progress! She is an incredibly patient and encouraging tutor who always tailors lessons to my needs. Whether it's grammar, conversation, or cultural insights, Yuki Sensei makes learning both fun and effective. She explains concepts clearly and provides plenty of practice to help reinforce what I've learned. Her friendly and supportive teaching style makes me feel comfortable speaking Japanese, even when I make mistakes. She always provides constructive feedback and motivates me to keep improving. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and engaging Japanese tutor, I highly recommend Yuki Sensei!
Leilani Nixon
7 Japanese lessons
I appreciated the way Yuki-sensei assessed me and asked questions that would reveal my level. She comes across as a professional and structured teacher.
Student Donald Ash
Donald Ash
37 Japanese lessons
I struggled today, but I appreciate Yuki Sensei's patience. I'll have to go back and review what gave me trouble. Maybe I'll be better next time I encounter a similar sticky point.