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Learn Japanese with the teacher Chika🐈.
5.0

1 Lessons

Chika🐈

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
French

🐾 Learn JP with a Cat lover in FR! 🐈 Support in EN/FR 🇫🇷✨(Voov available) 【日本語】 日本の国家資格を持つプロの日本語教師です。 講師としての経験は浅いですが、その分、皆さんの悩みに一番近い目線で、情熱を持って丁寧に向き合います。 「なぜ?」を納得できるまで、一緒に解決していきましょう。 【Français】 Je suis une professeure de japonais diplômée d'État. Même si mon expérience est encore récente, cela me permet d'être au plus proche de vos besoins et de vous enseigner avec passion. Nous chercherons ensemble les réponses jusqu'à ce que vous soyez parfaitement à l'aise avec la langue. 【English】 I am a certified Japanese teacher with a national qualification. Although my teaching experience is still fresh, it allows me to stay close to your needs and teach with great passion. We will work together until you feel confident and understand the "why" behind the language.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher 高浜つかさ.

高浜つかさ

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+2

学生さんからは「間違えても安心して話せる」「いつも明るい雰囲気で楽しい授業」と言ってもらえることが多く、私自身も一緒に成長していける時間がとても好きです。 生徒さん一人一人のペースに寄り添い、リラックスして話せる雰囲気づくりを心がけています。そういった楽しく続けられる日本語学習を一緒に作っていければ嬉しいです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方でも、日本語を継続して勉強している中・上級レベルの方でも、目標に合わせて無理なくステップアップできるレッスンを提供します。

USD 42.00/Hour
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sayako.

Sayako

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

楽しく話しながら日本ついて学ぼう!英語OK‼️ 私はオンラインで1年以上、日本語を教えています。現在は約35名の生徒が継続して私のレッスンを受講してくれています。英語で論理的に日本語を説明できることが、私の大きな強みです。文法や表現の細かな違い、言葉のニュアンスなども、できるだけわかりやすく丁寧に説明することを心がけています。 私はもともと、言語や文化、人がどのように考えるかに強い興味があります。そのため、難しい日本語に関する質問や細かい違いについて一緒に考えることがとても好きです。ただ言葉を覚えるだけでなく、その背景にある文化や習慣、考え方も一緒に知ることで、より自然で深い理解につながると考えています。 私は敬語の知識にも自信があります。 以前、公的な場に関わる方々と接する機会のあるNGO団体に所属しており、その中で丁寧で適切な日本語表現を深く学びました。そうした経験を通して、日常会話で使う自然な丁寧語から、ビジネスの場で必要な敬語、さらにより格式の高い表現まで幅広く理解しています。 敬語は難しい分野ですが、場面ごとの違いやニュアンスも含めて、できるだけわかりやすく説明することができます。

USD 18.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Makiko.

Makiko

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

初心者大歓迎☆ 日本語初級クラス☆ 楽しいレッスン♫ 日本語講師になるための学校に行き資格を取りました。日本語学校で教えた経験があります。 日本語学校では、初心者クラスで教えていました。 英語も話すことができるので、レッスン中は問題ありません。 楽しく勉強を大切にしています。

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shuhei.

Shuhei

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

Friendly Japanese conversation with a native from Osaka ① Osaka personality ② Real Japanese conversation ③ Cultural guide ④ Kansai dialect bonus

USD 18.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Misa.
5.0

9,501 Lessons

Misa

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

The future depends on what you do today. Let’s start by discussing the study plan🔥😄 🔥 Structured & reproducible lessons with Misa! 🏆 Lesson Process Example 1. Textbook-based learning 2. New grammar & vocabulary 3. Pattern practice 4. Quick review 5. Short writing homework (optional)  *Includes on-the-spot corrections 📚 Learning Resources See lesson descriptions for full details! 1. Free Conversation  - None 2. Beginner  - Genki  - Marugoto  - みんなの日本語 3. Intermediate  - カルテット  - Marugoto  - みんなの日本語  - Tobira 4. Advanced  - 応相談 5. JLPT  - 日本語総まとめ  - 新完全マスター  - 日本語の森 この一冊で合格する  - Try N3, N4 6. Travel  - Genki 1  - NIHONGO FUN & EASY 7. Business  - 応相談(敬語, Email, CVs, Interviews等) 8. Reading  - Articles including mine  - Satori Reader (Please subscribe it)

USD 22.00/Hour
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher かず(kazu).
5.0

1,985 Lessons

かず(kazu)

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+4

日本政府公認日本語教師。11年の経験。日本語学習app Kazu SRS開発者。日本語総合/JLPT/会話練習 全てのレベルの日本語が練習できます。 学習者さんの気持ちをよく考えます。 あなたを勇気づけ、自信が持てるようにレッスンを作ります。 あなたは気持ちよく日本語が話せて、自信がつくでしょう。 外国語としての日本語教育の、専門的な知識が豊富です。 明治大学卒業 日本語教育能力検定試験合格、 日本語教師養成講座420時間修了、 日本語教師歴10年のプロの日本語教師です。

USD 25.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayano.
5.0

7,644 Lessons

Ayano

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Business
Kids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

こんにちは、私(わたし)は 綾乃(あやの)です。東京(とうきょう)に 住(す)んで います。 私は 日本語(にほんご)の 先生(せんせい)の 資格(しかく)を 持(も)っています。 『みんなの日本語』で 教(おし)えた 経験が あります。もし、『みんなの日本語』で 勉強(べんきょう)したいなら、テキストを 使(つか)って 勉強しましょう。 もちろん、テキストが なくても、会話練習(かいわれんしゅう)や 面接(めんせつ)の練習(れんしゅう)、質問(しつもん)も 大歓迎(だいかんげい)です。 幼児教室(ようじきょうしつ)で 5年(ごねん)働(はたら)いた経験(けいけん)も あるので、小(ちい)さい お子(こ)さんに 教(おし)える ことも できます。一緒(いっしょ)に楽(たの)しく 日本語(にほんご)を 勉強(べんきょう)しましょう! 私(わたし)は 英語(えいご)と ドイツ語(どいつご)が 少(すこ)し 話(はな)せます。 漫画(まんが)を読(よ)むこと、旅行(りょこう)、歴史(れきし)、スケッチ、うさぎが 好(す)きです。あなたの 趣味(しゅみ)も教(おし)えてくださいね^ ^

USD 15.00/trial
Available 03:45 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sean.
5.0

924 Lessons

Sean

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

日本語学校で講師をしています。日本語文法を楽しく学ぶことができます。上級者にはMini Debateがお勧めです!他には大学院の研究計画書、志望理由書、教授へのメール添削などのご要望にお応えします。 I am teaching Japanese at a Japanese language school. So I supported more than 100 students so far. Since my previous job was as an engineer, this background is useful for students to know a business manner in Japan. Honestly, all my students say that my lesson is very enjoyable. I hope that you can enjoy learning and improving your Japanese in my lesson.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher SAKI (さき).
5.0

1,084 Lessons

SAKI (さき)

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English

I have experience in a human resources department,so I’m good at teaching business Japanese. ・私は東京の日本語学校で日本語を教えてきました。 I work at a Japanese Language school as a Japanese Language teacher. ・15カ国以上に人に日本語を教えた経験があります。 I have experience teaching Japanese to people from more than 15 countries. ・なので、初心者からJLPTのNIのレベルまで教えることができます。 I can teach from Beginner levels (HIRAGANA,KATAKANA)to the N1 level of  JLPT. ・また私は大手デパートで5年働いていて、人事の経験もあります。 I also have 5 years of working experience at a well known department store in the HR dept. ・ビジネス日本語のレッスンが得意です。 I am good at business Japanese lessons. ・だからビジネス関係で働く人にも合った、日本のビジネススキルも教えることができます。 Because of this, I can also teach Japanese Business skills and practices suitable for business people.

USD 35.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Jack Takahashi Mao.
5.0

2,829 Lessons

Jack Takahashi Mao

Professional Teacherid verified
Medical
Speaks :Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
+2

U.S -Based Linguist, Medical Interpreter, TESOL Chinese/Japanese/English Professional Teacher I hold two Masters degrees from the University of Colorado - Japanese Language and Civilization, and Linguistics. The former provided me with extensive training in translation, interpretation, and literary analysis from both historical and modern perspectives. Linguistics offered me the theoretical and practical basis for teaching a foreign language. I am especially interested in applying phonetic and phonological strategies to classroom teaching in order to prepare students for a native-like pronunciation and intuition. I am a native Chinese Mandarin speaker with Japanese heritage. With the educational training mentioned above, I am capable of teaching both languages.

USD 13.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Haru_JP.
5.0

2,352 Lessons

Haru_JP

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

I'm a certified Japanese language teacher for foreigners. I may not accept your booking for 12 hours in advance. Because I can't so often check my italki's board. I'll do my best to teach you Japanese and I'm glad to help you improve your Japanese. Let's learn Japanese with me!! I'm looking forward to meeting with you!!

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ville.
5.0

2,099 Lessons

Ville

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Finnish
Native
English
+1

Having climbed the “mountain of fluency” in two foreign languages, I know exactly how hard and frustrating the journey can be, but I also know how rewarding and satisfying finally making it to the top is. To me, wrapping your head around a completely new way of thinking that often comes with achieving fluency in a language is one of the best feelings I know, and I want to share it with you. As someone with a strong background in science, my specialty is scientific communication and technical writing. I also think my experience in grappling with abstract scientific concepts has taught me to explain grammatical concepts and semantic nuances in a concise and easily understandable way.

USD 25.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Nanako.
5.0

819 Lessons

Nanako

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

Let`s enjoy learning Japanese with me! 我們一起學習有趣的日文吧!いっしょにたのしく日本語をべんきょうしましょう♪ My teaching style is productive, flexible and enjoyable. In my experience it is a good way to learn new things with laugh because you can relax. And this is the thing that I am good at. My students tell me that it always feels time flies during a lesson because of fun. I started my career as a professional Japanese teacher since 2019. I have an experience of teaching to beginners(who learn from hiragana katakana) to advanced ( It is focus on speaking) Also I have an experience of teaching JLPT N5 to N3. I can teach grammar, vocabulary, listening and what you want to learn in Japanese. I will support you in reaching your goal as much as I can :)

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Conatsu.
5.0

1,175 Lessons

Conatsu

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Kids
Test Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Korean
+2

🏅Completed Training in Developmental Disorders|🏫Always Learning★Starting New Studies at University ╏7 years╏🏅Certified Teacher╏🏅Completed Phonetics Course╏🏫Teach at schools & companies╏ 🔹Qualified teacher with 7 years of experience 🔹Completed a "phonetics" course at university 🔹Have taught more than 500 students since 2018 🔹Teach at three companies 🔹Teach at a Japanese language school with about 400,000 YouTube subscribers 🔹Work in TV production besides teaching 🔹Have worked at a newspaper and design company 🔹Speak Korean 일상대화 가능 🔹Fun and easy-to-understand 📢 Group Lessons Now Available!   I have been selected as one of the few teachers who can offer group lessons.   Group lessons will be held with one student. ㅤㅤ🌐 https://www.italki.com/group-class/8470553/japanese

USD 5.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chu.
5.0

4,304 Lessons

Chu

Community Tutorid verified
Medical
Speaks :Japanese
Native
Korean
English
+1

Hello, Everyone! I am a native speaker of Japanese and it is also possible for me to speak Korean fluently. I am qualified as a Veterinary Physician since graduating from Kitasato University, which is famous for the Nobel Prize winner Satoshi Omura. I work as a Veterinarian in a clinic and have worked as a Business Consultant in one of the biggest global consulting firms. I also have experience as a language teacher since 2017, teaching Japanese and Korean. I wish to contribute to your language studies using the various skills I have gained in logic, rationality and efficiency through my experience. Please feel free to consider taking my lessons.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tama.
5.0

2,953 Lessons

Tama

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

Certified Japanese teacher who loves dancing and ukulele. 2017年(ねん)から、国際交流協会(こくさいこうりゅうきょうかい)でボランティアの日本語(にほんご)の先生(せんせい)をしています。 I have been teaching Japanese since 2017 as a volunteer at an international association. 私(わたし)は勉強(べんきょう)を始(はじ)め、2020年(ねん)に検定試験(けんていしけん)に合格(ごうかく)し、本格的(ほんかくてき)な日本語教師(にほんごきょうし)になりました。 I started studying and passed the exam in 2020 and became a qualified Japanese teacher. 2024年(ねん)から日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)でも教(おし)えています。 Since 2024, I have also been teaching Japanese at a Japanese language school 私(わたし)と一緒(いっしょ)に楽(たの)しく日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。 Let's enjoy studying Japanese with me!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rikuto.
5.0

9 Lessons

Rikuto

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
Spanish
+1

日本語教師の資格を持った日本語教師です! I am a qualified Japanese teacher! 日本語教師として1年間半、日本語を教えてきました。資格としては、日本語教師養成講座を修了し、日本語教育能力検定試験に合格しました。今では、オンラインで日本語を教えています。みなさんと楽しく日本語を学習したいと思っています。 I have been teaching Japanese as a Japanese teacher for a year and a half. I have completed the Japanese teacher training course and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Examination. I am now teaching Japanese online. I would like to have fun learning Japanese with you all. Llevo un año y medio enseñando japonés. Completé el curso de formación de profesores de japonés y aprobé el Examen de Competencia Docente del Idioma Japonés. Ahora doy clases de japonés en línea. Me gustaría divertirme aprendiendo japonés con todos ustedes.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Japan-Teacher-TAKA.
5.0

2,616 Lessons

Japan-Teacher-TAKA

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+1

For Business Professionals - A specialist in teaching practical Japanese for business success. I previously taught over 1,500 students in Tokyo and helped many of them realize their potential through my original learning methods. This success led me to establish 18 schools, which I operated for 14 years. Alongside my work in education, I have shared my views on topics such as education, child development, business, and entrepreneurship through university lectures, media appearances, and publications. I’ve been deeply inspired by the passion of every learner I’ve met here—each one genuinely strives to become proficient in Japanese. I want to support that dedication by helping you transform how you study and approach language learning.

USD 37.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher S-Mami.
4.9

78 Lessons

S-Mami

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Japanese
Native
English
+3

Kimono specialist/ Japanese school teacher/ reporter I would like to focus on making the lessons fun and easy to understand. Let’s level up by learning more. 明るく楽しいクラスと丁寧な指導を心がけています。 私は資格を持ったプロの日本語教師で、発音の改善もお手伝いします。 I'm a qualified professional Japanese teacher and I can help you improve your pronunciation.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 03:00 Tomorrow
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Frequently asked questions about online Japanese classes

Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

You can learn Japanese without a tutor using free apps, textbooks, and online videos, but it usually takes much longer. Self-study often lacks real speaking practice, immediate feedback, and clear guidance, which makes it harder to stay motivated and progress confidently.Hiring a Japanese language tutor is worth it because they provide personalised lessons, real-time correction on pronunciation and grammar, and structured learning designed around your goals, whether that’s everyday conversation, business Japanese, or passing the JLPT exam.

While it’s possible to learn without platforms like italki, doing so often feels overwhelming and slow because you don’t have a clear learning path or someone to hold you accountable. Combining private Japanese lessons from an online Japanese tutor with extra resources like kanji apps, flashcards, and podcasts gives you the best of both worlds, professional guidance to learn correctly and extra practice to accelerate your progress.

How much does a Japanese tutor cost per session?

Online Japanese lessons typically range from $15 to $60 per hour, depending on the tutor’s experience and lesson format. Many learners choose private Japanese tutors because they provide personalized guidance, instant correction, and real conversation practice that help them progress faster than studying alone.

On italki, you have access to both community and professional tutors, making it easy to find a Japanese teacher that matches your goals and budget. A 30-minute Japanese lesson typically costs between $3 and $10.

How quickly will I become fluent with a Japanese teacher?

Fluency in Japanese depends on your study habits, consistency, and starting level, but working with a Japanese teacher can significantly speed up your progress. Experts estimate that reaching professional working proficiency in Japanese takes about 2,200 hours of study. That said, you don’t need that much time to start speaking. Most learners reach a conversational level after 400–600 hours, which often means 6–12 months of regular tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, you receive hands-on guidance, and you practice real conversation in every session.This focused approach to Japanese teaching helps you stay consistent, motivated, and moves you toward higher levels of fluency.

Why should I use a Japanese language tutor to learn Japanese with italki?

Using a Japanese language tutor on italki helps you learn the Japanese you’ll actually use, not just textbook phrases, by focusing on real conversations, common expressions, and situations you encounter in daily life.

Your private Japanese tutor can help you practice conversation, review grammar, prepare for exams like the JLPT, or build confidence in speaking, with lessons customized to your level and pace. They correct mistakes on the spot, suggest natural ways to phrase things, and explain cultural context, so you communicate appropriately in any situation.

All lessons are available anytime online, and most operate on a pay-as-you-go system, so you only pay for the private Japanese lessons you take. For learners looking for extra support, italki Plus also offers an optional subscription with features like AI-powered study tools, exclusive events, and discounts.

How do italki's online Japanese classes work?

italki’s online Japanese classes are simple, flexible, and personalized. Here’s how they work:

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up on italki and start browsing hundreds of qualified Japanese tutors with detailed profiles showing their teaching style, experience, and student reviews.
  • 🔍 Find a tutor – Choose a tutor that fits your goals and schedule, filtering by price, availability, specialization, or tutor type. Many tutors offer trial lessons to help you find the right match.
  • 💻 Book and attend lessons – Meet your private Japanese tutor via italki’s video platform. Your tutor will assess your level, discuss objectives, and tailor lessons to your needs.
  • 📚 Practice between lessons – Tutors often provide extra resources or conversation practice to help you progress.
  • ⏱️ Learn at your own pace – Lessons are fully flexible and can be scheduled daily, weekly, or as often as you like, allowing you to maintain consistent practice and make steady progress in learning Japanese online.

How often should I meet with an online Japanese tutor?

How often you meet with an online Japanese tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and current level. Beginners often benefit from 2–3 online Japanese lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 1–2 online Japanese lessons per week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

Consistency is key. Short, regular lessons are usually more effective than longer, infrequent sessions. Your learning style also matters: some students do well with more intensive lessons, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private Japanese tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your lifestyle, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

Do italki's Japanese tutors offer free online Japanese lessons?

While italki Japanese tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide trial lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor), giving you the chance to experience different Japanese teaching styles before committing. These trial lessons let you try a Japanese lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style suits you. It’s a low-risk way to find the right Japanese teacher for your needs.

Do I need a basic understanding of the Japanese language before I can take Japanese classes with italki?

No. You don’t need any previous knowledge to start learning Japanese on italki. The platform has many Japanese tutors for beginners who specialize in teaching students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. These tutors understand the challenges of starting from scratch and know how to make the language approachable from day one.

Finding a Japanese tutor for beginners is simple. When browsing tutor profiles, filter by specialization (such as “beginners”), watch introduction videos, and read reviews from other students.

Starting as a complete beginner can even be an advantage, since your Japanese instructor will guide you toward good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

The main difference between an italki community tutor and a professional tutor lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online Japanese lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.Many learners use both: professional Japanese tutors for foundational skills and community Japanese tutors for speaking practice.

What are the benefits of private online Japanese lessons?

Private online Japanese lessons with a dedicated Japanese language instructor make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable than group classes or self-study. Your lessons are customized to your level, goals, and interests, be it mastering kanji, improving pronunciation, preparing for the JLPT, or speaking confidently in daily conversation.

This personalized Japanese tuition speeds up learning because your tutor adapts the pace and teaching style to suit how you learn best. You can ask questions freely, revisit difficult concepts, and spend extra time on areas that need the most attention without holding back other students.

Plus, private online Japanese lessons are convenient and adaptable. You can access qualified Japanese tutors from anywhere, often at rates lower than a local in-person instructor. This kind of Japanese tutoring helps you make real progress and use the language confidently.

How to hire a Japanese tutor with italki?

Hiring a Japanese tutor on italki is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up for free on the italki website or mobile app and select Japanese as the language you want to learn.
  • 🔍 Find a tutor – Use the “Find a teacher” search feature to browse qualified Japanese teachers.
  • 👀 Review profiles – Watch introduction videos and read student reviews to find a tutor who fits your learning goals and style.
  • ⚙️ Filter tutors – Narrow your search by price, availability, lesson type, tutor type, or location.

Once you find a tutor you like, follow these steps:

  • 🎯 Book a trial lesson – Experience their teaching approach firsthand to see if they’re the right fit.
  • 📅 Schedule regular lessons – Set up private lessons at times that suit your schedule.
  • 💻 Use italki Classroom – All lessons take place on italki’s built-in Classroom, which handles scheduling, payments, and reminders, making your online Japanese lessons simple and effective.

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