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kumiko

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Japanese

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English

Speak natural Japanese with confidence.

Teaches

Japanese

Native

Speaks

English

Speak natural Japanese with confidence.

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (14:22 UTC+09:00)

About Me

italki teacher since May 12, 2020

InterestsFoodMedical & HealthcareTravel

Hello, I’m Kumiko, a Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience. I help learners move from correct Japanese to fluent and natural communication. In my lessons, you will learn useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and practical Japanese for real situations. I also teach business Japanese, including polite language and interview preparation.

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Me as a Teacher

Hello. My name is Kumiko. I help learners improve their communication and expand their Japanese vocabulary through conversation. I have over 10 years of experience teaching at a Japanese language school, and I am still teaching now. Because of this, I clearly understand the common difficulties and weaknesses that learners have. I have lived in Hiroshima, Tokyo, Yokohama, Aomori, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto. I can also share local culture, travel tips, and everyday life in Japan. I look forward to talking with you!

My lessons & teaching style

In my lessons, we first have a conversation. While we talk, I introduce different ways to say the same thing. In Japanese, there are many ways to make requests or ask questions. The expression often changes depending on who you are talking to. If you use the wrong expression, it may sound too direct or even rude to Japanese people. In my lessons, you will learn ★Cancellation Policy★ If you do not appear within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time, the lesson fee will be charged.

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184

Students

1,312

Lessons

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Students

1312

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Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson

91 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Free talk in Japanese　　楽しく話しましょう

B1 - C2

Language Essentials

896 lessons completed

USD 14.00+

Package with 8% off

Beginners are very welcome 😊

A1 - A2

Language Essentials

124 lessons completed

USD 16.00+

Package with 5% off

Speak Japanese More Naturally!　Pronunciation & Speaking Practice

A2 - C2

Language Essentials

55 lessons completed

USD 14.00+

Package with 15% off

Japanese for Job Interviews & Presentations

B1 - C2

Conversation

1 lessons completed

USD 30.00

Package with 5% off

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159 Reviews

Eriko

5 Japanese lessons

Teacher’s pick

Kumiko sensei is kind and professional. I took five lessons from her. She was always prompt and took notes during our lessons. She corrected my vocabulary and grammar and explained the difference between my error and the correct word/phrase so it helped me to remember and I could use it properly the next time. I am thinking of taking more lessons with her when I have more time. I would recommend taking her lessons!

Jan 12, 2026

Catherine Lee

47 Japanese lessons

Teacher’s pick

Kumiko-sensei is a real professional, catching little details which many other non-professinal native speakers would overlook. Highly recommended!

May 30, 2022

Reed Johnson

2 Japanese lessons

Kumiko-sensei is a wonderful teacher. I was nervous about our trial lesson but she is very easy to talk to, nice, and very helpful. I would recommend if you're on the fence about italki consider a trial lesson Kumiko-sensei.

Oct 27, 2025

Serene

6 Japanese lessons

Teacher’s pick

Kumiko-sensei is clearly an experienced teacher and picked up on mistakes very quickly. The trial class went very smoothly and we were able to agree on a lesson plan for future lessons based on my needs.

Aug 23, 2025

Jeremy Guo

14 Japanese lessons

friendly and easy to talk to

Mar 21, 2026