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Taka in Japan
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Quick Learning on Keigo | Conversation with Advice Note | Interview Preparation | Grammar with Books
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Quick Learning on Keigo | Conversation with Advice Note | Interview Preparation | Grammar with Books
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (06:10 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 8, 2024InterestsTravelSports & FitnessTechFilms & TV SeriesMedical & Healthcare
Hi, I’m Taka! Born and raised in Japan, I have 26 years of work experience in the Japanese media industry and hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
I help students master not just the language but also its cultural and business contexts. Whether you’re learning daily conversation or business Japanese, I tailor lessons to your goals!
I’ve traveled to over 30 countries - China, the U.S., Australia, England, Vietnam, France, Spain - the list goes on forever! This experience helps me connect with students from diverse backgrounds and understand the challenges of learning a new language :)
If you’re looking for an experienced and engaging tutor, I’d love to help!Me as a Teacher
I offer five types of lessons tailored to your needs. Most lessons include personalized correction notes and advice to help you sound more like a native Japanese.
For grammar lessons, I use Minna no Nihongo and Genki, but I can accommodate other textbooks upon request. No textbook? No problem! I've prepared over 50 PowerPoint tutoring slides to support your learning from day one. My lessons & teaching style
How I Teach
- You will speak more than me while I listen and take notes - creating your own sentences is key to mastering Japanese ^ ^
- I will primarily use Japanese in class but can use English when necessary.
- My lessons are for learners 18 years and older.
- I provide guidance on the most efficient ways to learn Japanese, based on my own experience learning English online through self-study since 2016 (CEFR C1, Eiken Grade 1).
Teaching Materials
- Articles & News
- PDF files
- Textbooks & text documents5.0
Rating
328
Students
2,750
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
146 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Quick Learning on Keigo(honorific and modest verbs) as the first step to mastering business Japanese! | 尊敬語と謙譲語に集中する短期間のレッスンです！
B1 - C2Business408 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Talk and talk in Japanese! Get grammatical advice and corrections to upgrade your skills as you expect | 日本語でたくさん話しましょう！文法のアドバイスや訂正をしますので、短期間で日本語が上達します
A1 - C2Conversation924 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Interview Preparation for Jobs and Schools : From Polishing Your Script to Practicing the Interview | 就職・進学の面接対策：原稿の確認と改善から面接の練習まで
A1 - C2Business541 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Basic Japanese grammar to speak and write Japanese more naturally! | 日本語の初級文法を学びましょう。日本語をもっとスムーズに話し、書くことができます！
A1 - A2Language Essentials366 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Learn business Japanese step-by-step through role-play in typical office environments! | ビジネス日本語をロールプレイを通して身につけましょう！
B1 - C2Business365 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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235 Reviews
Hana
66 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I truly recommend Taka-sensei as a language teacher. He is patient, kind, and has a great way of explaining things so that they are easy to understand. During our lessons, he listens carefully and helps me improve step by step, from pronunciation to choosing more natural expressions in both casual and business situations. He always gives thoughtful feedback and useful notes after class, which makes it much easier for me to review and practice on my own. Thanks to his supportive and encouraging style, every lesson feels comfortable, motivating, and enjoyable.
Oct 3, 2025
Josh
56 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've enjoyed my lessons with Taka-sensei so far, and I appreciate all the feedback he gives to help me correct my mistakes. He has been flexible in adjusting our lessons based on both what will help me to progress, and how much energy I have for my studies.
I've not studied Keigo much yet, but I'm sure that with Taka-sensei's help and guidance I'll be able to make substantial progress with it! I'm looking forward to continuing our lessons over the coming year. Thank you Taka-sensei!
Mar 31, 2025
Hana
66 Japanese lessons
Taka 先生はとても親切で信頼できる日本語の先生です。
一人ひとりのレベルやペースに合わせて丁寧に指導してくださり、分からない点も納得できるまで分かりやすく説明してくれます。
今年ご指導いただく中で、先生の温かいサポートのおかげで、日本語を話すことへの自信が大きく高まりました。
リラックスした雰囲気でレッスンを進めてくださるため、間違いを恐れずに話せる環境が整っていると感じます。
日本語を楽しく、着実に上達したい方にぜひおすすめしたい先生です。
私自身も、これからも引き続き先生から日本語を学びたいと思っています。
Dec 26, 2025
雨小娃
24 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Taka先生との会話はとても楽しいです。何を話せばよいか分からなくても、会話が途切れることはなく、先生がとても丁寧に話を引き出してくださいます。先生のおかげで、普段知らなかった単語や表現を学ぶことができ、今日はありがとうございました。次回のレッスンを楽しみにしています。
Jun 6, 2025
Mi Dal
10 Japanese lessons
Last class for the year with Taka-sensei.
I appreciate the help from Taka-sensei for me to have a good grasp of business of Japanese.He politely corrects my sentences, my intonation and gives further clarifying explanation on things I don’t fully understand.
Thank you Taka-sensei for the great class!
Dec 29, 2025
Mi Dal
10 Japanese lessons
Taka-sensei is very diligent in giving feedback and followup. I appreciate that he always tries to correct my sentences to make it grammatically correct and natural sounding. Feedback after every lesson is provided as well as he shares documents about our topics. I am learning a lot every lesson. I recommend Taka-sensei to Nihongo students. Thank you Taka-sensei!
Dec 20, 2025
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