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まさひこ
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationJapanese teacher & music lover | Learn real Japanese through conversation
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationJapanese teacher & music lover | Learn real Japanese through conversation
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Nishitokyo, Japan (20:56 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 29, 2021InterestsTravelGamingMusicArtFilms & TV Series
Hello, I’m Masa, a Japanese teacher with over 5 years of experience.
I focus on conversation-based lessons to help you speak Japanese naturally and confidently. Don’t worry about mistakes. I will support you and help you improve step by step.
In my lessons, we talk about your daily life, interests, and anything you like. This is the best way to build real communication skills.
I can also support JLPT learners (N5–N1) and explain grammar in a simple way. English support is available if needed.
I love music and playing the guitar, so if you like music, we’ll have a lot to talk about.
Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!
Here are some facts about me:
-Completed a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
-Over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese
-Experience supporting students preparing for the JLPT (up to N1 level)
-Native Japanese speaker
English: CEFR B2+
Other teaching experience:
-Teaching English to children and adults
Here are some things I can help you with:
-Conversation practice (speaking fluency)
-JLPT preparation (N5–N1)
-Grammar and sentence structure
-Pronunciation
-Listening, reading, and writing skills
-Job applications (CV, cover letters, interview practice)
Extra:
-Japanese for the music industry (PA / studio terminology)
-English conversation lessons for JapaneseMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
Certificates
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course - Human - 2025
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
TutorTeaching kids English as a group lesson.
2021 - Current
TutorTeaching junior high and high school students English for Japanese Eiken exam.
2023 - Current
TutorTeaching elementary school kids English in a group.
2024 - Current
TutorTeaching Japanese and English junior high school students as one-to-one or one-to-two.
Work Experience
2011 - Current
Recording / PA EngineerI used to work at Blue Note Tokyo, Jazz Club and I still work as a sound engineer.
4.9
Rating
123
Students
432
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
56 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Let's begin with topics about things you like
A1 - B2Conversation371 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Japanese for music industry
B1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Availability
13 Reviews
Damon Broussard
1 Japanese lesson
Great lesson! I'll be booking again
Feb 26, 2026
Cake Walker
5 Japanese lessons
Masa is calm, patient, and understanding. He is really good at implying meaning thru context clues. I highly recommend his services.
May 28, 2025
陳昭広
1 Japanese lesson
It didn’t seem like he was paying much attention. Sometimes, regardless of whether he understood me or not, he would just say, “面白いですね。”
Feb 16, 2025
Gabriel Bataga
2 Japanese lessons
Teacher Masa provided and maintained a great environment and atmosphere conducive to a smooth, fun, and insightful lesson. Learned a lot.
Jul 23, 2025
Cake Walker
5 Japanese lessons
great teacher. very personable. answered questions diligently and understandably. was patient when asked to repeat something. great experience.
May 22, 2025
Aria Ashwood
1 Japanese lesson
Masahiko san's lesson is very interesting! He's very humorous!
Dec 15, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
Your final payment will be made in USD
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