Japanese teacher 梨菜 (りな)/ Rina

梨菜 (りな)/ Rina

Community Tutor
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
I’ve taught more than 5600 lessons✨ Absolutely fun lessons all the time😊🍀
From JapanLiving in Kyoto, Japan (23:05 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2020
InterestsReadingFoodPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Hi! I'm Rina. I'm from Nagasaki, Japan. Now I live in Kyoto! I have been teaching Japanese for five years. My students and I are always doing FUN lessons✨ I'm very friendly so if you are nervous to take online lessons, don't worry😉
5.0
Rating
314
Students
5729
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
132 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Customize Lesson! Do what we want♪
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

290 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 29% off

Availability

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909 Reviews

Student Nhat Tran
Nhat Tran
93 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taking lessons with Rina-san for a while now, and I can't recommend her enough! She's incredibly kind and patient, which makes it easy to speak freely and make mistakes without feeling self-conscious. At the same time, she brings a lot of positive energy to each session, which keeps the lessons fun and engaging. Each session is a nice balance between free conversation and structured book practice. This approach keeps things both natural and goal-oriented. Rina-san is also very organized — she takes notes during the lesson and shares them afterward, including any new vocabulary, grammar points, or useful phrases that came up, which makes reviewing super easy. One of my favorite things is that our conversations often include everyday life topics, current events, and pop culture, which makes the practice feel very real and applicable to daily Japanese. If you're looking for a tutor who is both professional and personable, Rina-san is a fantastic choice! りなさん、いつもありがとうございます!
Jul 30, 2025
Student Dania
Dania
51 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It’s been one year for me with Rina sensei 🎂👏🏼👏🏼 I am gratitude to her for every thing. I am so happy and blessed to have Rina san as my sensei. I always wait for your lessons. She is so kind , friendly and a great teacher too. 🌸🌸
Dec 5, 2024
Carl
118 Japanese lessons
I've been studying with Rina for over 2 years and in that time, I've gone from an almost complete beginner to having passed the N3. One of her greatest strengths is how well she is able to explain complex or tricky grammar points, as well as her ability to make every lesson engaging and fun. We've currently begun prepping for the N2 together and although it'll be the hardest challenge I've had, I'm confident that I'll be able to pass with Rina. She is an incredibly bright and thoughtful person and has been a great anchor for me in my language journey. ぜひレッスンを予約してみてください!一番おすすめ!
Feb 20, 2026
Student Luis Fabrício
Luis Fabrício
47 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taking classes with Rina-sensei for a year, and I can confidently say that she has everything it takes to make learning both effective and enjoyable. I truly admire the dedication she puts into every lesson — her classes are always engaging, informative, and fun. Book your first lesson with her — you won't be disappointed!
Jun 28, 2025
Student Rich Cardosi
Rich Cardosi
41 Japanese lessons
梨菜先生、いつもありがとうございます。今日のレッスンも楽しかったです!
Feb 23, 2026
Student NatanTJ
NatanTJ
12 Japanese lessons
Wonderful!
Feb 17, 2026
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