Miroslava
Tusclases
Clases en línea, niveles N5-N3 niños, adolescentes y adultos
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Kids
$8.38/h
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6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,579 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.16–$13
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,579
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
463 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Mathias
Voscours
Cours particuliers de langue et culture japonaise
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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$6.81/h
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Yumi
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Aula preparatória para JLPT (Todos os níveis)
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$3.84/h
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Douglas
Suasaulasparticulares
Aula de Japonês com professor da UFRJ
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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$3.84/h
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Vivian
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês do iniciante ao avançado , crianças a partir de 10
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$3.84/h
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Akemi
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de Japonês on-line desde criança até adultos
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$3.84/h
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Luciana
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora particular de japonês, nível profissional
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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$3.84/h
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Beatriz
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas particulares de Japonês - Professora pela UFRJ
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
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$3.84/h
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Klarissa
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês básico com foco na escrita, leitura e gramática
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- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
$7.68/h
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Bianca
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Japonês ensino crianças e adultos de todas as Idades
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- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$3.84/h
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Bruna
Suasaulasparticulares
Dou aulas de Japonês de forma eficiente e prática
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- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
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$3.84/h
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Tiffany
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor de Japonês e Frances ensinando desde o básico
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$3.84/h
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Amanda
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Japonês
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- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
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$3.84/h
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Marcos
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés básico-intermedio: ¡Ideal para principiantes!
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$11/h
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María
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés básico, chino básico y español
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- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
$11/h
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Luis
Tusclases
Clases de Japonés nivel básico a intermedio
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
$11/h
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Itzel
Tusclases
Clases particulares en línea de Japonés para principiante (desde 15 años)
- Basic (A2) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.59/h
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José
Tusclases
“Más que clases: orientación migratoria con empatía y experiencia”
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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$6.15/h
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Jeimmy
Tusclases
Apoyo en tu formación temprana del japonés ideal para principiantes
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$8.38/h
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Jocelyn
Tusclases
Clases de japonés básico e intermedio
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
$14/h
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Angel
Tusclases
Quieres aprender japonés de una manera práctica y sencilla!
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- New tutor
- None listed
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- No reviews yet
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$1.40/h
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María
Tusclases
Maestra Particular - Trabajo Flexible desde casa
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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$5.59/h
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Alessandra
Tusclases
Maestra de japonés y apoyo a niños en diversas materias
- Intermediate (B1) (likely)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$8.38/h
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Harumi
Native (likely)Tusclases
Maestra de japonés con experiencia dando clases a adultos y niños
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$14/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,579 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 6,179 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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Updated October 1, 2026
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