Japanese tutors for beginners

YO

Yoshi

Native

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher | 5+ Years Experience | Fluent in English | Business Expertise | Beginner-Friendly

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, 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 (146)

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AK

Aki

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.

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

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 (146)

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FU

FURUYA

Native

italki · Japan

私は日本の１兆円企業で部門長を務めた、唯一の日本語教師です。ビジネス、大学院・会社の面接試験、論文作成、SDGs、プレゼンテーションにお取り組みの方、どうぞ歓迎いたします。

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.

2,000+ lessons

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

Other certificate · verified

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

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 italki.

★ 5.0 (144)

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ME

Meika

Native

italki · Japan

Stress-free Japanese through CI & Stories. All you need is "I want to try!"

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

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 (144)

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AM

Amy

Native

italki · Japan

大学で「日本語教育」を勉強しました！いつも笑顔😊

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. Korean, English

Korean +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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KA

Kaori

Native

italki · Japan

I am a qualified Japanese teacher living in the U.K. for 30 years. My lessons are relaxed and fun.

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, German, French

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 italki.

★ 5.0 (141)

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HA

Haruka

Native

italki · Japan

Haruka👩‍🏫Profe japonesa🇯🇵３años exp .✅🌟Principiantes👍Japanese teacher🇯🇵3 years exp🌟Beginners

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.

Not 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. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (145)

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TO

Tomoko

Native

italki · Japan

Pro Instructor since 2004 🌟 Friendly & Patient. ⚡️New 30-Min High-Impact Lessons for Busy Clients!

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

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 (139)

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YU

Yusuke

Native

italki · Japan

✨ WELCOME BEGINNERS! ✨ Improve Your Japanese Speaking with Confidence 🗣️

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.

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 (140)

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YU

Yuki

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.

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, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi

English +3

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

★ 4.9 (147)

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るな

るな先生

Native

italki · Japan

日本語ゼロ・初心者・初級者歓迎｜日本語会話・フリートーク・日常会話｜Japanese for Beginners ＆ Conversation

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

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 (141)

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YU

Yuki

Native

italki · Japan

🌸 Let's start your journey to mastering real-life Japanese conversations with Yuki! 🌸

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, German

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 (138)

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HA

Haruka

Native

italki · Japan

Fun & Friendly Japanese Conversation Tutor | Beginner 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.

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 (138)

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YO

Yohei

Native

italki · Canada

As an active Japanese teacher working in California, I will provide classes that are full of smile!

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. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (137)

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HI

Hide

Native

italki · Japan

"It's not about whether I can or can't. I'm doing it because I want to." Monkey D Luffy, One Piece

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.

Not listed

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

English +6

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 (136)

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YU

yukiko.k

Native

italki · Japan

⭐Nationally Qualified Japanese Teacher⭐ いっしょに たのしく べんきょうしましょう！

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. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

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

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 (137)

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MA

Mayu

Native

italki · Japan

日本語講師｜台湾在住3.5年｜中国語OK｜会話特化｜初心者歓迎

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

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 italki.

★ 5.0 (136)

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NO

Nonoka

Native

italki · Japan

楽しく日本語を話しましょう＾＾

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 (134)

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