Japanese tutors for beginners

AY

Aya

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conversation|Adults|Basic

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, stated by the tutor.

Fluent (C2)

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.

Chinese

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

★ 5.0 (367)

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MO

Monica

Native

italki · United States

Japanese tutor with global mindset (10 years in USA)

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

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 (143)

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SH

Shoko H.

Native

Preply · Japan

🌸 Beginners Welcome! 📚 Certified Teacher | 💼 Current HR | 🗣 Conversation & Interview | 🗼 20+ Years in Tokyo

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 · 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

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★ 5.0 (18)

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OM

Omar

Letuelezioni

Impara il giapponese con un insegnante certificato JLPT N3 che ha vissuto e studiato un anno intero a Osaka

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C1 level, inferred from the profile. Estimated from the public profile where the tutor doesn't say it directly.

Advanced (C1) (likely)

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

New tutor

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Official exam examiner, stated by the tutor.

Official exam examiner

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. No other language listed.

No other language listed

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No reviews yet

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Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Master Conversational 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.

2,000+ lessons

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

TEFL/TESOL certificate

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

Indonesian +4

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

★ 5.0 (365)

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EM

Emi

Native

italki · Japan

日本語ゼロでも大丈夫！ 一緒に勉強しましょう。Don' t worry even if you are a beginner.

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, Korean

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 (142)

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HU

Hikari U.

Native

Preply · Japan

Beginners 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 · 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

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

★ 5.0 (18)

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FR

Francesca

Letuelezioni

Laureata magistrale a Ca' Foscari, offro lezioni di lingua e cultura giapponese dinamiche e personalizzate a partire da zero!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, inferred from the profile. Estimated from the public profile where the tutor doesn't say it directly.

Fluent (C2) (likely)

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

New tutor

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. No other language listed.

No other language listed

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No reviews yet

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YO

Youchia

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

続ければ成功する！

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.

Not listed

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

Chinese

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 (360)

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NA

Nat

Native

italki · Japan

Notice: I'll be taking an extended break from September 2026.

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, Spanish

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 (143)

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EO

Eri O.

Native

Preply · Japan

🔰 Beginners to Advanced Welcome! ✨ Let's Build Confidence in Japanese Conversation! Spanish and English 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 plus stated years of experience.

3 yrs · 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. Spanish, English

Spanish +1

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

★ 5.0 (18)

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KI

Kiki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor in the UK providing online lessons for beginners to advanced learners

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker. Estimated from the public profile where the tutor doesn't say it directly.

Native (likely)

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

New tutor

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. No other language listed.

No other language listed

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No reviews yet

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HS

HSIN

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

50 Sounds Introduction |N4&N5

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. B1 level, stated by the tutor.

Intermediate (B1)

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.

Not listed

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

Chinese +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 (356)

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GA

Gabriel

Native

italki · Japan

5+ years tutoring on italki, helping language learners with passion and practicality

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. Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian

Portuguese +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 (143)

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JJ

Joy J.

Native

Preply · United States

Japanese Tutor for Adults Seeking Long‑Term Fluency

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.

4 yrs · 1,000+ 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, Spanish

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 Preply.

★ 5.0 (18)

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AB

Abigail

FindTutors

I’m a friendly and patient tutor who enjoys helping others learn Japanese in an easy and fun way. My lessons are aimed at beginner

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, inferred from the profile. Estimated from the public profile where the tutor doesn't say it directly.

Fluent (C2) (likely)

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

New tutor

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. No other language listed.

No other language listed

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No reviews yet

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ボレ

ボレン

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Grammar|Conversation|JLPT N4

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, stated by the tutor.

Fluent (C2)

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, Cantonese

Chinese +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 (355)

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AL

Alisa

Native

italki · Japan

Fun & Relaxed Japanese Lessons with Arisa 🌸

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.

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. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (147)

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RY

Rie Y.

Native

Preply · Japan

Beginner–Intermediate 🌼 More “I said it myself!” moments | Build the skills to use the Japanese you know in real conversations 🌼✨

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

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

★ 5.0 (18)

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AN

Andrea

Tusclasesparticulares

Graduada ofrece clases de japonés en nivel inicial para niños y adultos

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C1 level, inferred from the profile. Estimated from the public profile where the tutor doesn't say it directly.

Advanced (C1) (likely)

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

New tutor

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. No other language listed.

No other language listed

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No reviews yet

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M.

M.min

Native

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Hobby|Basic

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.

17 yrs · 2,000+ 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.

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 (354)

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りょ

りょうこ

Native

italki · Japan

Let's build up those successful experiences where you can say, “I was able to speak!”

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. Korean, English, French

Korean +2

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

★ 5.0 (144)

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SW

Shinya W.

Native

Preply · Japan

🌸 Perfect for Beginners 🌸 English support available 💬✨ Based in Australia 🇦🇺🌏 Feel your progress in just 3 months‼️ Build your foundation step by step and leve…

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 · 500+ 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. Among the best rated on Preply.

★ 5.0 (18)

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NA

Nami

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Soy japonesa nativa en España. Clases de japonés prácticas y relajadas para principiantes.

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.

New tutor

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

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average.

No reviews yet

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