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Chihiro
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Beginner Japanese Lessons with Chihiro
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Beginner Japanese Lessons with Chihiro
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From AustraliaLiving in Other, Australia (00:01 UTC+11:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Invalid DateInterestsTravelTechFoodPets & AnimalsEnvironment & Nature
Hi, I’m Chihiro—a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, now living in Australia since 2016.
I used to work as a nurse because I’ve always loved helping people. Now, I live with my husband and our furry babies, enjoying a peaceful life surrounded by nature.
I love animals, walking in the outdoors, and trying new things. In fact, I’m currently learning Mandarin just for fun and to better understand Chinese culture. I’d love to explore even more languages in the future!
My favorite phrase is “Practice makes perfect”—because it’s true!
Nice to meet you, and I hope to see you soon in one of my lessons.
またねー :)Me as a Teacher
I’m a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, now living in Australia.
I’ve taught Japanese online for over 600 hours, supporting learners of beginner levels with personalized, friendly lessons.
My teaching goes beyond grammar—I help you understand culture, manners, and real-life expressions that make Japanese truly meaningful.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or preparing for JLPT, I’ll guide you step by step.
Students often describe me as patient, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I personalize each lesson to match your pace and goals, so you can learn comfortably and confidently. My lessons & teaching style
My lesson is based on the textbook which is called Minna no Nihongo. Each lesson is designed to be relaxed, supportive, and effective. You’ll receive materials in advance (vocab sheets, worksheets, etc.), and we’ll begin by reviewing what you learned last time. Then we’ll check new vocabulary, explore grammar with visual slides, and practice speaking in realistic, everyday situations. Lessons can be explained in English if needed, and kanji, listening, and reading support is available—especially helpful for JLPT prep!
If you prefer a fast-paced or demanding style, my lessons may not be ideal—but if you enjoy thoughtful conversation and gentle growth, I’d be happy to support your journey.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
62
Students
373
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
[25/40/55min] Japanese foundation for Complete beginners to Elementary Level
A1 - A2Language Essentials306 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 5% off
[55min]Topic free conversation for intermediate
B1 - B2Conversation15 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Japanese foundation Complete Beginners to Elementary level Group lessons
A1 - A2Conversation6 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 4% off
[55mins] Travel Japanese: Essential Phrases for Your Trip
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
12 Reviews
Brandon Merlino
2 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am only one lesson in with Chihiro-sensei and I really enjoyed it. I am definitely the anxious type when it comes to these things, and her bright and encouraging personality took that away as soon as the lesson began. She is very thorough when it comes to gauging your level of Japanese and then deciding where is best to go from there. I will definitely taking more lessons with her and can’t wait to see where my Japanese goes with her teaching.
Jan 5, 2026
Brett Mezen
30 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
As an older (61yrs) language learner Chihiro has been great. She has a relaxed casual style that puts my output anxiousness at ease. She guides me and explains grammar and vocabulary well and keeps me stretching to understand more of the language. When I get a new grammar concept or new vocab correct she is truly happy which shows her passion to teach and care for her students. I can’t wait for my next Japan trip to put what she has helped me learn into my daily conversations.
Dec 11, 2025
Chrissy
12 Japanese lessons
I find that the lessons with Chihiro-san are very relaxed and she gives enough time to practice.I also like the conversational style and the relaxed atmosphere. She also gives a lot of practice material, so for me as a visual learner pretty good. : )
Dec 28, 2025
Aidan
11 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chihiro is very patient and is great with conversation. I'm new to using italki so I felt very nervous going into my first lesson. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how it turned out. Even though I made plenty of mistakes, I felt more confident in myself by the end of the lesson!
Dec 12, 2025
Dustin George
18 Japanese lessons
Chihiro is very friendly, patient, and easy to learn from. She explained things clearly and made the lesson comfortable and encouraging. We aligned well on learning goals, and I'm looking forward to continuing lessons with her.
Jan 6, 2026
Arben Limani
3 Japanese lessons
Today’s lesson focused on telling time in Japanese. I practiced with real life examples with Chihiro-san such as explaining opening and closing times.
Dec 15, 2025
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