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Chiharu
Japanese
Native
English

From Japan

Living in Other, Japan

Speak Japanese fluently and confidently! Hello! My name is Chiharu and live in Osaka. I am a native speaker with a broad vocabulary. I enjoy traveling, movies, reading, gardening and eating ramen🍜. I love to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I've traveled to 45 of Japan's 47 prefectures, so I can recommend places to visit here. Outside of Japan, I’ve been to the United States, Canada, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Greece and Italy. I'd love to visit more places. Please share me some spots and food in your country. For over 10 years at universities, I have helped international students and improve their Japanese language skills, taught them Japanese customs, and supported them in making their lives in Japan smoother. I understand how difficult it can be to learn Japanese and get used to different customs. In my lessons, we’ll focus on practical Japanese conversation—whether it's for travel, daily life, or polite business settings. Planning a trip to Japan? I’ll make sure you’re fully prepared to navigate smoothly.
 If you need Japanese for business, I can help you master polite language and cultural nuances to communicate confidently and respectfully. I will tailor lessons to fit your goals and needs, so we can enjoy learning Japanese together and reach the next level!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Animation & Comics
Films & TV Series
Travel
Music
Food
Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
25% off
Daily conversation and useful phrases for beginners
A1-A2
Conversation
190 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
19% off
Free conversation practice
B2-C2
Conversation
52 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
7% off
ビジネス日本語
B2-C2
Language Essentials
30 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
7% off
Easy travel Japanese
A1-B2
Conversation
15 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
7% off
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Student Abby Zuber
Abby Zuber
63 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chiharu-san is a great teacher! Her lessons are well-structured. I always know what to expect and study for the next lesson. She's very attentive and readily explains any concepts I don't understand and is eager to answer questions I have. After one month, I'm surprised by how much I know just from one hour a week with Chiharu-san! Definitely recommend!
Student Deborah
Deborah
6 Japanese lessons
Chiharu is excellent, providing clear examples and full response to questions. Already I am more confident and feel calmer because of Chiharu and her effective teaching. 🍒 🌸
wwi
1 Japanese lesson
Chiharu is an excellent teacher. She constantly corrected my mistakes in both Japanese grammar and pronunciation, which is something few teachers actually do. She also speaks very naturally, which made it easier to learn real, everyday Japanese. I really enjoyed the lessons and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their Japanese.
Mattie
6 Japanese lessons
Chiharu sensei is excellent! Every lesson is so fun, and she always prepares excellent resources, explains grammar and vocabulary, and helps me improve. ありがとございます!
イアン (Ian)
7 Japanese lessons
Best Japanese teacher I’ve ever had. Highly recommended! Very intelligent and dedicated!!
Ellie Evans
7 Japanese lessons
I love lessons with Chiharu San, she gives me so many great resources and she’s always prepared for our lessons. She’s so kind and encouraging and really celebrates your progress