Japanese tutors for beginners

YO

Yoko

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation, grammar, etc.

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, French, Italian

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (73)

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DG

Daiki G.

Native

Preply · Japan

🚗 Learn Japanese with a Former Driving Instructor 🇯🇵 | 50 Minutes That Fly By! | Beginners Welcome 🌱 | English Support

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

50+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, verified by the marketplace.

TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (4)

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MA

Marika

Native

italki · Japan

✨Go beyond textbooks and speak real Japanese.✨

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Korean

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (85)

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HI

Hitomi

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Fundamental|Travel

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Cantonese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (68)

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RW

Rie W.

Native

Preply · Japan

No Worries for Beginners! Fun Japanese Lessons Supported by a Multilingual Learner 😊

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Korean, Cantonese

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (4)

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MA

Mana

Native

italki · Japan

Genki & Intermediate lessons | French speakers welcome |Check out my students' reviews!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, French, Finnish, Russian

English +3

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (80)

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SA

Sakurako

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Casual Japanese & Anime Talk💬

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (66)

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CH

Chisa H.

Native

Preply · Japan

Speak Japanese from Day 1 🇯🇵 | Beginner-friendly lessons

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Portuguese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (4)

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RI

RIKU

Native

italki · Japan

RIKU🏋FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEARNER🙋‍♂EXPERIENCED JAPANESE TEACHER😎

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Spanish, Portuguese

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the italki average.

★ 5.0 (81)

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YU

Yuka

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Chinese, English, Korean, Cantonese

Chinese +3

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (68)

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SM

SHUN M.

Native

Preply · Japan

Learn Japanese, Understand Japan, and Feel at Home 🇯🇵

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

12 yrs · 200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, verified by the marketplace.

TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Chinese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for Preply.

★ 5.0 (4)

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YO

Yoshikoيوشيكو

Native

italki · Japan

【Beginners are also welcome😊】Relaxed Japanese Café Talk ☕ Real Conversation with Clear Feedback

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Arabic

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (79)

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TS

Teacher Sangmi

Native

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💗 5600+ Teaching Hours ✨

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Korean, English, Cantonese, Chinese

Korean +3

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (65)

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KT

Kimi T.

Native

Preply · Japan

Japanese from zero🤗 Start speaking from your first lessons! English & Spanish👌🗣️ I’ll help you learn practical Japanese! Travel✈️, Everyday conversation, JLPT…

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

2 yrs · 12 lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Spanish, Catalan

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (3)

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SE

Sean

Native

italki · Japan

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。

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Chinese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (79)

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村上

村上

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Hobby|Oral

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

Korean

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (65)

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SO

Sakura O.

Native

Preply · Japan

🏫Licensed Ex-Elementary Teacher (7 yrs exp) 🐣Beginner Friendly & English Support! 🌸 Kids & Adults welcome!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

1 yrs · 100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (3)

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AK

Akiko

Native

italki · Japan

あなたのペースにあわせて丁寧にレッスンをします。 We’ll take it step by step, at a pace that suits you.

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, French

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (77)

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AY

Ayumi

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversational✨✈️Fundamentals

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Chinese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (64)

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HH

Honoka H.

Native

Preply · Japan

Japanese Teacher Assistant Experience✨ Beginners are welcome! I used to volunteer as an language assistant in U.S. That experience was incredibly enjoyable and…

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

28 lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (3)

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MI

Misato

Native

italki · Japan

Currently on maternity leave. Will be back in 2028!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

2,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Spanish

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (78)

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JU

Jun

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

😊English OK/a little Chinese

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Cantonese, Chinese

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (63)

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YS

Yumiko S.

Native

Preply · Japan

Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun and Improve Your Japanese Fast!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, verified by the marketplace.

TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (3)

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HA

Haruka

Native

italki · Japan

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

2,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the italki average.

★ 5.0 (76)

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