Learn Japanese with private Japanese teachers

Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence Curious about Japanese but unsure where to start? I’m here to guide you step by step, making learning approachable and enjoyable. I’m Yuki—a native Japanese speaker from Japan, now based in the US. With a degree from the University of Tokyo and a background as a pharmacist, I bring both expertise and care to every lesson. My specialty is helping beginners and independent learners build a solid foundation, especially with kanji. I break down kanji into simple, memorable steps, so you’ll understand not just how to read them, but also why they work the way they do. Whether you want to travel, pass the JLPT, understand Japanese culture, or simply enjoy communicating in Japanese, I’ll tailor our lessons to your needs. My students appreciate my clear explanations, patience, and supportive teaching style—especially if you’re nervous or just starting out. For intermediate and advanced learners, I also offer lessons using Japanese news articles and other authentic materials. We can discuss current topics, expand your vocabulary, and work on expressing your ideas naturally and confidently in Japanese. My goal is to help you build not only your Japanese skills, but also the confidence to use Japanese on your own. Let’s build your Japanese skills and confidence together! I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey. 😊

日本語を楽しく、分かりやすく教えます！日本語講師資格・国語科教員免許あり。大学やオーストラリアの学校での指導経験もあります。初心者も大歓迎です😊 はじめまして！ プロフィールをご覧いただき、ありがとうございます！ 私は日本生まれ・日本育ちの日本語講師です。 日本語だけでなく、日本の文化や日本人の考え方なども含めて、楽しく学んでいただけるレッスンをしています。 私自身、海外旅行が好きで、旅先で「言葉が通じてうれしい！」と感じた経験もあれば、「言いたいことが伝わらない……」ともどかしく感じた経験もたくさんあります。 だからこそ、日本語を学ぶみなさんにも、少しずつ「日本語が通じた！」という喜びを感じてもらいたいと思っています。 📚 講師経験・資格 * 日本語講師養成講座 修了 * 日本語講師資格試験 一発合格 * 中学校・高等学校 国語科教員免許取得 * 塾講師としての指導経験 * 日本の大学での日本語指導経験 * オーストラリアの中高一貫校での日本語指導経験 これまでさまざまな年代・レベルの学習者に日本語を教えてきました。 特に、文法や読解を「なぜそうなるのか」から分かりやすく説明することが得意です。 「文法は勉強したけれど、実際にはどう使えばいいの？」 「この表現とあの表現は何が違うの？」 そんな疑問も、一緒に考えながら丁寧に解決していきます！ 🌸 レッスンについて レッスンでは、一人ひとりの目的やレベルに合わせることを大切にしています。 * 日本語を基礎から勉強したい * 会話力を伸ばしたい * 文法をしっかり理解したい * 日本語の文章を読めるようになりたい * 日本の文化について知りたい * 日本旅行のために日本語を勉強したい など、どんな目的でも大歓迎です！ 「間違えたらどうしよう……」と心配しなくても大丈夫です。 リラックスした雰囲気の中で、たくさん話して、たくさん間違えながら、一緒に日本語を身につけていきましょう！ あなたの「日本語ができるようになりたい！」という気持ちを、精一杯サポートします。 一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう！😊

Long-Term Motivation🍀TextbookOK🌱Real Life Culture & Native Nuances Hello! I'm KIMIKO, and I currently live in Tokyo. 🌞Actually, I also take online English lessons! I have been happily chatting with the same native teacher almost every week for a few years now. Her lessons are the absolute highlight of my week. Inspired by this wonderful experience, I aim to create lessons that you will genuinely look forward to and that will help you stay motivated for a long time. I am committed to providing long-term support for dedicated Japanese learners. 🍀🐎 My lessons are a great fit for: - Beginners - Shy, introverted, or nervous learners - Those who gave up learning Japanese before and want a fresh start - Learners wanting to build steady, long-term motivation - Anyone wanting to ask detailed questions about native expressions and nuances 🌎️I speak conversational English and Korean. Beginners will transition to a Japanese-heavy environment after the first month using learned phrases, while intermediate to advanced learners will use Japanese from day one. I provide a safe space to speak as much as you want! I've studied abroad in Australia and spent about three years in South Korea for study and working holiday. I love exploring different cultures, especially how environments shape our habits, philosophies, and ways of life. Hobbies: Movies, music, fashion, philosophy, horoscopes 📚Recent reads by a Japanese author: "Hokuo Kojirase Nikki" (moving to Sweden) "Satoko and Nadako" (cross-cultural friendship between international students)

Japanese Coach & Copywriter: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & IKIGAI 🌸 Professional Japanese Writer (20yr) × North America (19yr) Hi! I’m Ai. With 20 years of experience as a professional copywriter and 10 years as a life coach and interviewer. I specialize in helping you find your "joy of expression" in Japanese, ​ tailored perfectly to your level and interests. ​ 📚 Choose Your Style: ​ 【Beginner OK!】 Solid Foundations (Textbook-based): Solid basics using "Irodori" or simple conversation. Having spent 19 years in N. America, I know the struggle and offer full English support! ​ 【Intermediate+】 Express Yourself: "Interview-Style" Talk: As a professional interviewer, I love hearing people’s stories. I’ll help you talk about your dreams, hobbies, and life experiences in Japanese. We won’t just "study"—we’ll find the natural, authentic expressions that reflect the real YOU. ​ 【Deep Culture】 The Power of "Kotodama" (Soul of Words): Explore "Kotodama" (soul of Japanese words), mythology, and hidden gems in Japan that aren't in guidebooks. ​ ​ 🙋‍♀️ Why me? ​ 🎙️ Pro Listener: I’m an expert at creating a relaxed space where your words flow naturally. 🐙 Kansai Roots: I value humor and a warm, friendly atmosphere! 🌏 Diverse Experience: Parenting overseas, business workshops, and community organizing. Whatever your topic, I’m all ears! 💝 My name, Ai, means "Love" in Japanese. I’m here to cheer you on with all my heart to make your Japanese journey an exciting and loving one! ​ I’m looking forward to starting this journey with you! Love, Ai

Help you reach your goal throughout this Japanese language learning journey! I am a language teacher and at the same time, a language learner of Mandarin, Spanish and Korean. Therefore, I am very happy to engage myself to flexible and unique styles of lessons for the better practising experiences. My lesson activities are unique to each learners. If you are keen to learn Japanese with a structure, we can have lessons with textbooks such as "Minna no Nihongo", "Genki", "いろどり " ,"カルテット", etc. If you are motivated to practise having conversation in Japanese, we can integrate games, articles, role-plays into etc into our lessons. We can always discuss about the lesson style, and I am also open to have suggestions from you too!

Let’s talk in Japanese with a professional language coach! こんにちは！タカです。私のプロフィールをご覧いただき、ありがとうございます。私は日本のすべての都道府県に訪れたことがあるので、どこの場所でもおすすめの食べ物や観光地を紹介できます。アニメと漫画が小さいころから大好きです。 私は日本の高校生に11年間英語を教えてきました。授業力が認められ、受賞歴もあります。大学や大学院の生徒のころから、教えるための理論を学んできました。言語を教えることが大好きです。 私のレッスンは自由な会話に重点をおいています。あなたについてたくさんの質問をするので、あなたのことを教えてください。あなたの１番の日本語学習サポーターになるために、親身になって教えることができます。 私の夢は、日本語を教えることで、また英語を学び続けることで、世界中の人々と友達になることです。あなたにお会いして、日本のことを話したり、あなた自身や、あなたの国の文化、歴史、政治などについて話すことをとても楽しみにしています。

Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨ Hi! I'm a friendly and outgoing Japanese teacher who loves talking with people🌸 I lived in Canada for 3 years, so I can speak English and support you when you don't understand Japanese. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and helping them learn Japanese in a fun way! こんにちは！人と話すことが大好きで、明るくフレンドリーな日本語講師です。 カナダに3年間住んでいたので、英語でのサポートも可能です。日本語がわからないときは、英語でわかりやすく説明できます！ いろいろな文化の人と出会いながら、楽しく日本語を教えることが好きです。 As a teacher, I always create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere so you can feel confident speaking Japanese☺️ Don't worry about making mistakes. I'm here to support you! I can explain difficult Japanese in English, so even beginners can feel at ease. I will help you improve step by step and build your confidence. 私は、生徒さんがリラックスして安心して話せる雰囲気を大切にしています。 間違えることを心配しなくて大丈夫です！しっかりサポートします。 難しい日本語も英語で説明できるので、初心者の方でも安心して受講できます。 一人ひとりに合わせて、少しずつ自信をつけながら上達できるようにサポートします。 At the beginning, I will ask about your Japanese level and your goals. Then I will create lessons that fit your needs! In my lessons, we can focus on: ・Daily conversation ・Pronunciation ・Vocabulary ・Natural Japanese expressions My lessons are interactive, practical, and fun, so you can actually use Japanese in real life🥳 最初に、生徒さんの日本語レベルや目標を確認します。 その上で、一人ひとりに合ったレッスンを行います。 レッスンでは、以下の内容にフォーカスできます： ・日常会話 ・発音 ・語彙 ・自然な日本語表現 実際に使える日本語が身につくよう、楽しく実践的なレッスンを行います！

Friendly 6-Year Pro 🌸 Perfect for Beginners & JLPT Students!⁠ Hello everyone, my name is Eiko. I’m from Yokohama🇯🇵 みなさん、こんにちはえいこです。 I’ve lived in America and Germany, and I enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures. 海外(かいがい)に住んだことがあります☺️。 I love watching movies and drama and Anime, and spending time with my dog 🐶 趣味(しゅみ)は映画(えいが)、アニメ、マンガ、犬(いぬ)と遊(あそ)ぶことです。 ✏️📚 In my lessons ✅Natural Japanese conversation practice ✅JLPT (N5–N1) preparation ✅Genki textbook lessons (If you don't have the book, I can send you a link.) ✅News, Japanese culture, and customized lessons 🔥My Strengths🔥 ✅I’m very friendly and easy to talk to. ✅I’m patient and always support you at a comfortable pace. ✅I listen carefully to each student’s needs. ✅You can customize every lesson the way you like. Many students worry about mistakes, feel nervous speaking Japanese, and want to sound natural. My lessons move at a comfortable pace and build confidence step by step. 沢山(たくさん)間違えてもっと日本語を上達(じょうたつ)させましょう！ I’m super friendly, easy to talk to, and very patient, so feel free to relax and enjoy the lesson☺️ 全力(ぜんりょく)でサポートするのでリラックスして楽(たの)しくレッスンを受(う)けてくださいね🌸

Your friendly Japanese tutor! I've been leaning English since my mid 20s. So I know how difficult/fun to learn another language is like. I am easy going and patient. My motto is to enjoy and not to give up. Let's talk about something you're interested in. I can help you leaning Japanese in both Japanese and English.

友達みたいな大阪人先生😀楽しく話して自然な日本語を身につけよう‼︎ こんにちは。私の名前はリナです。大阪出身で現在はドイツに住んでいます。 長いこと大阪に住んでいたので基本関西弁です。関西弁を皆さんに教えれたらいいなと思ってます。 趣味は、旅行とカフェ巡り。ダイビングも大好きで沖縄の海が大好きです。 私は日本旅行まだ制覇できていません、皆さんのおすすめがあれば是非教えてください！ 私のレッスンで基本的に好きなことや、今没頭していること、最近起きた楽しかったことなど基本の日本語日常会話で使えるそんな日本語レッスンにしたいなと思ってます。 私はとにかく話す事が好きで、たくさんの方と話し沢山勉強し英語と韓国語を独学で学びました！ 語学を学ぶ際は、話す事が一番の勉強法だと思っています。 私のレッスンで楽しく話しながら一緒に日本語を楽しく学べたらいいなと思います！ 目標の為、ひとりひとりのレベルに合わせたレッスンにしたいと思っています。 自然な言い回しや、日本人ならではの使う言葉や、楽しく日本語を学んでいきたいです！ 焦らずゆっくり話すことに自信をつけて半年後には、日本語ペラペラになりましょう！ Free Talkや旅行先で使えるようなレッスンも大歓迎です！ レッスンで皆さんにお会いできることを楽しみにしております。

カンボジア🇰🇭は本格的な雨季に入りました⛈️ 家の中でできる楽しみを見つけないと🤔 【お知らせ】 生活音🔊🗣️🦜🦎🛵🌧️がうるさいです 気になる方は"Zoom"で予約してください！ 私は今、カンボジアに住みながらitalkiで日本語のレッスンをしています。 日本にいた時は、コンサートの照明スタッフとして働いていました。 旅行・食べ物・コンサートなどに興味のある方、レッスンでお会いしましょう！ I am originally from Japan, but currently live in a beautiful country Cambodia. I work as a Japanese tutor here on itlaki. I'm a huge fan of FOOD!!! I look foward to seeing you soon! 会話の練習をしましょう！ My lessons focus on conversation. あなたが間違えた時、自然な日本語をメッセージします。 I'll text a correct Japanese when you make a mistake. レッスンの後、分からないことがある人には復習ノートを送ります。 I'll send you a lesson note if you want. ・フリートーク / free conversations ・しゃしん / using pictures ・『くれる、あげる、もらう』のれんしゅう / about " くれる、あげる、もらう" ・ロールプレイ　＊コンビニ、レストラン、ホテル / role-play lessons *at stores, restaurants, hotels ・しゅくだい / homework わたしは、いまカンボジアに すんでいます。 italkiで はたらいています。 にほんにいたときは、コンサートでライティングのスタッフとして はたらいていました。 りょこう・たべもの・コンサートについて はなしたいひと、いっしょにレッスンをしましょう！ あなたが まちがえたとき、しぜんな にほんごを メッセージします。 レッスンのあと、ノートがほしいひとには、ふくしゅうノートをおくります。 ・フリートーク / free conversations ・しゃしん / using pictures ・『くれる、あげる、もらう』のれんしゅう / about " くれる、あげる、もらう" ・ロールプレイ　＊コンビニ、レストラン、ホテル / role-play lessons *at stores, restaurants, hotels ・しゅくだい / homework

experienced ITALKI teacher for over 3 years! I am a friendly and open person! If you are first time learning Japanese on Italki, you may be nervous at first but I promise I won't be make you nervous. We can talk about each other and if you make mistakes I can correct you:)

🌸 Japanese for Work & Life in Japan | 10+ Years Corporate/IT Experience(한국어 지원 가능)👩‍💻 Hello! I'm Emiko 😊 Are you planning to live, work, or advance your career in Japan? Drawing on over 10 years of experience in the Japanese IT industry, I help learners build practical Japanese skills for professional success and real life. 🎯 This is for you if you want to: ✅ Work for a Japanese company / Prepare for interviews ✅ Master Business Japanese & Keigo ✅ Communicate confidently via emails, Slack, and meetings ✅ Speak natural Japanese in daily life 💼 Career & Business Japanese • Keigo, professional vocabulary, and business etiquette • Workplace communication (Emails, Slack, Meetings, Presentations) • Role-playing real corporate situations & discussing current events 📢 Lesson Style & Support • Mainly in Japanese: Lessons use the Direct Method to maximize your speaking time. • Language Support: Vocabulary support is available in English or Korean whenever you get stuck. 👩‍🏫 About Me I studied abroad in Australia and South Korea. As a fellow language learner, I understand your challenges and create supportive lessons tailored to your goals. Let's build the Japanese skills you need to succeed! 한국어 지원 가능합니다! 일본 취업, 비즈니스 일본어, 회의, Slack 등 직장에서 쓰는 실전 일본어를 가르칩니다. 10년 이상의 IT 기업 근무 경험을 바탕으로 커리어 성장을 지원합니다. 고려대학교 유학 경험이 있어 외국어를 배울 때의 어려움을 잘 이해하고 있으니 편하게 수업 신청해 주세요 😊

レッスン形式について 私のレッスンは、オンラインでの完全マンツーマン形式です。1回のレッスンは30分（実質25分）の設定が基本で、生徒さんの希望に合わせて日時や頻度を自由に調整できます。Teamsなどのビデオ通話ツールを使い、自宅から気軽に受講できる形です。初級者から上級者、ビジネス日本語や文化体験まで、多様なニーズに応じた柔軟なレッスンが可能です。 教え方について ●生徒さん一人一人の目標・レベルに合わせて完全カスタマイズした指導を行います。 ●会話を中心に、生徒さんが実際に話す時間を多く取り、発音や文法の間違いはリアルタイムで丁寧に修正します。 ●初心者にはひらがな・カタカナの読み書きや挨拶、自己紹介から丁寧に指導します。 ●中級以上にはビジネス日本語、敬語、ＪＬＰＴ対策など専門的内容も対応可能です。 ●日本文化や書道の知識も織り交ぜながら、楽しく学べる環境づくりを心掛けています。 ●レッスンの終わりには「できた！」という達成感が持てるよう、小さな目標設定と成果確認を重視します。 ●必要に応じて日本語と英語を使い分け、初心者や海外の方も安心して学べるようサポートします。 このように、マンツーマンのオンライン環境で、生徒さんが楽しく確実に日本語力を伸ばせるように、丁寧かつ柔軟な指導を心がけています。 どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese! Since I was in junior high school, I have always enjoyed teaching my friends how to study 📖✍️ I provide lessons that are kind, easy to understand, and detailed. I teach everyone—from complete beginners who have just started learning Hiragana to advanced learners who are already working in Japan. 中学生の頃から、友達に勉強を教えることが好きです📖✍️ 優しく、分かりやすく、丁寧なレッスンを行っています。 ひらがなの勉強を始めたばかりの初心者の方から、日本で働いている上級者の方まで教えています。

🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊 🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing! 🌸 Hi! I'm Nami 😊 I teach Japanese in English and Spanish. 🌸 My Teaching Style I believe that both input and output are important for language learning. Even if you know grammar and vocabulary, it's hard to communicate without practice.That's why we focus on the conversation! Don't worry about making mistakes! I'll help you correct them naturally while keeping the conversation going. My goal is to help you speak Japanese with confidence. 🌸 Lesson Content We'll practice✨ Everyday conversation✨ Natural Japanese expressions✨ Pronunciation✨ Vocabulary and grammar✨ Listening and reading support when needed We can talk about daily life, hobbies, travel, culture, recent events, or any topic you enjoy. 🌸 My Lessons Are Great For ✓ Students who want to speak natural Japanese ✓ Anyone who wants to improve conversation skills ✓ People who want more confidence speaking ✓ Those who want to make Japanese friends ✓ Students tired of textbook-only study ✓ Complete beginners Beginners are very welcome! We can learn step by step at your own pace. 🌸 About Me I have experience living abroad, so I understand both the challenges and the fun of learning a new language. I currently live in Mexico and enjoy traveling, volleyball, and language learning. Tell me about your goals and interests, and I'll create lessons that match your level and needs.Let's enjoy learning together and help you speak Japanese more naturally! I look forward to meeting you!

Born in Venezuela from a Japanese mother and an Italian father and grew up in the American Schools. I am fluent in Italian, English and Japanese but can also speak Spanish and Portuguese. I have more than three years experience as an Italian, English and Japanese teacher. Over these years teaching I have developed my spoken skills as well as experience in dealing with people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. The lesson depends on your language level and on your needs. During the lesson I will think what can be improved and then I will assign you homework at the end of the lesson.

しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support ✒️こんにちは、うみです！日本語(ネイティブ)と、英語を話します。 ✒️英語でのレッスンOK。当日(2時間前まで)の予約も、歓迎です！ ✒️質問があれば、えんりょなくメッセージしてください。 ☝️日本語の後に、English versionあります。 ⭐️私について ・医療現場で、10年以上の勤務経験あり。大学院留学の経験あり。 ・しごとの興味は、リハビリ、ジェンダー、ヘルスケア全般です。 ・旅行が好きで、文化や自然に興味があります。読書、カフェも好きです。 ⭐️私のレッスンは ・日本語で働くことに興味のある、医師・看護師・介護士の方 ・日本語で、仕事をする予定のある方 ・日本に留学中、もしくは留学予定の方に、特におすすめです！ ⭐️私のレッスンでは、一人一人の目標に合わせて ・敬語を使った、コミュニケーション ・医療現場での、やさしい日本語での声かけを、実践的な会話や、ロールプレイで練習します。 ・面接・プレゼンテーションの練習、Emailライティングも、サポートしますよ。 まずは、トライアルレッスンで、あなたの勉強したいことを、教えてください！ ✒️Hi! My name is Umi. I speak Japanese (native) and English. ✒️English support is available. Booking on the day (at least 2 hours in advance) is also welcome! ✒️Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. ⭐️ About Myself ・Professional experience as a clinician in Japan (>10 years) and studying experience overseas. ・I am interested in rehabilitation, gender, and general health care. ・I personally like travelling, reading books, and cafes. ⭐️My lesson is ideal for ・Doctors, nurses, and care givers ・Professionals who are planning to work in Japanese language ・Students and trainees who are studying in Japan ⭐️ I will tailor the lesson to support your study in ・Professional conversation in polite Japanese (Keigo) ・Polite conversation with patients in easy Japanese ・Preparation for interviews, presentations, and email writing through practical conversation, role playing, or writing based on your preference. Please let me know what you want to learn at the trial lesson!

✅ Certified Polyglot Tutor ✅ Writer & Global Traveler ✅ Humoruos and patient ✅ MA in Sociology I have been teaching Chinese for 13 years, serving as a language guide and tutor rather than a traditional school teacher. My approach encourages you to engage in speaking and organizing language independently and actively. 🏆 With diverse work experience in finance, education, journalism, and tourism—and a decade of collaboration with a Nobel Laureate —I bring more than just language instruction to my classes.

Japanese teacher with a linguistics background. Helping you build confidence in Japanese Have you been studying Japanese, but still don’t feel confident speaking it? Hello! I'm Kana, a Japanese teacher who specializes in helping beginners build a strong foundation so they can communicate naturally. I majored in linguistics and have studied four foreign languages myself, so I understand that every learner has different goals, challenges, and ways of learning. As someone who is currently learning Spanish myself, I also understand both the excitement and the frustration of learning a new language. My priority is to create a relaxed and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable making mistakes. Making mistakes is a natural part of learning, and every mistake is a step toward speaking more confidently. You don't need perfect Japanese to communicate or connect with people. I want you to experience the joy of connecting with others through Japanese without worrying about making mistakes. Every lesson is personalized to match your goals, learning style, and pace. I combine clear grammar lessons with practical conversation practice to help you build a strong foundation and the confidence to use Japanese naturally. Whether you're just starting your Japanese journey, want to improve your conversation skills, or are preparing for the JLPT, I'll tailor every lesson to help you reach your goals. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together, and turn it into a language you can use with confidence. I'd love to help you achieve your Japanese goals!