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Anri
Japanese
Native
English

From Japan

Living in Sagamihara, Japan

🌸 Japanese accent is a combination of high and low pitches. 日本語のアクセントは、高低の組み合わせです🌸 ⁎ˇ◡ˇ⁎こんにちは☀️ I am so glad your journey brought you here. When I share Japanese, my passion lies in its sound. Did you know it is a rare pitch-accent language with no stress, and every inflection can simplify into just two piano notes—C and E? In our sessions, we ground ourselves in the four basic pitch patterns. I gently weave in nuances learners often ask about, such as vowel devoicing, nasal sounds, and the rhythm of prolonged sounds. Whether practicing conversation or textbooks, these musical elements are naturally integrated. When your accent aligns with these pitches, your Japanese naturally sounds fluid and resonant. When you speak with these natural rhythms, it creates a beautiful harmony; we feel connected through the heart of the language. This builds profound confidence and awakens the pure joy of learning, like a child discovering their mother tongue. My teaching is quietly guided by meditation at a temple in Thailand. Through this stillness, I treasure conveying the spiritual essence and inner heart of Japan. My room is always filled with the laughter of my students. Together, we look beyond grammar to explore daily lives, the seasons, and cultural contexts—embarking on a shared journey. I deeply cherish acoustic vibrations. I spend days recharging in nature, embracing the five elements, to share a calm, grounded presence with you. Let us explore Japanese together, creatively, as if painting art. I look forward to walking this path with you.
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Trial Lesson
209 lessons completed
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🌸𓁗 General Japanese Conversation 会話練習
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Conversation
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📕𓀨 Textbook-Based Lessons 教科書のレッスン
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Language Essentials
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🌞𓅺Learning Together: Gentle Pair Lessons ペアレッスン
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Language Essentials
727 lessons completed
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🪷𓀬 JAPAN ONLINE WALK with Anri　オンラインで日本をお散歩
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Conversation
18 lessons completed
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💐𓂏 Enchanting accents　日本語 高低アクセント
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Conversation
61 lessons completed
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Anri is an excellent teacher; she is very knowledgeable and warm-hearted, and eager to share both the language and culture of Japan. Anri's lessons always feel like I am learning Japanese from a friend. I would highly recommend her to any level of student. Looking forward to more studies together! あんり先生、いつもありがとうございます😊
Molly
6 Japanese lessons
Anri-san is very patient and supportive of my broken Japanese and helping me progress!
Student Michael
Michael
1 Japanese lesson
Anri is amazing!
S Arora
5 Japanese lessons
As a complete beginner I appreciated that Anri started from the foundations of Japanese language - sounds, pronunciation and the intention behind them. She embeds Japanese culture, values and traditions into language learning. Anri was willing to customise the lessons to suit my needs and it felt like a shared exploration rather than a typical lesson. I'm looking forward to continuing.
Molly
6 Japanese lessons
Anri's tester session was great! She is very patient and keen for you to build your confidence with speaking Japanese through free discussion.
Jacob Warren
7 Japanese lessons
Absolutely amazing teach. Adaptable and easy to work with, very sweet as well. Highly recommended!

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