Japanese tutors for conversation practice

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Maiko

Native

italki · Japan

It’s not only fun — it’s meaningful. I tailor your lessons to fit your time, budget, and personality

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. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (86)

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YO

Yoko【ようこ】

Native

italki · Japan

For kids and adults 😊ー speak natural Japanese with confidence in relaxed and 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.

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, Spanish, Italian

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 (87)

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YU

Yusei

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.

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, Thai

English +1

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 (86)

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KA

Kaho

Native

italki · Japan

初学者歓迎！Beginners Welcome! Débutants bienvenus ! ¡Se aceptan 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. 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, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese

English +5

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 (85)

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HA

HARU

Native

italki · Japan

🚨日本語SOS？📞大丈夫、はる先生がいます😊✨Japanese SOS? No worries — Haru-sensei is on your side! 🌸

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, French, 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 italki.

★ 5.0 (85)

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MI

Misao

Native

italki · Japan

Currently fully booked | 1,000+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸

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. 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, Vietnamese, Korean

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 (84)

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MI

Mina

Native

italki · Japan

Native Japanese tutor

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, Czech

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 (84)

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KA

Kaori

Native

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications.

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, Vietnamese, Chinese

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 (84)

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KI

KIKO

Native

italki · Japan

Lessons to be able to speak Japanese with a patient 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.

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, Bulgarian, German, Basque, Italian

English +5

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 (84)

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ER

ERICA

Native

italki · Japan

"Fun😊 NIHONGO communication". You will definitely gain confidence after the class!

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. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (86)

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SA

Saki

Native

italki · Japan

会話練習が得意です！間違いを気にせず、楽しくたくさん話しましょう😊

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.

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. Rated above the italki average.

★ 5.0 (84)

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関純

関純子

Native

italki · Japan

English and Japanese teacher for 10years.子供英語教室10年目、小学校で日本語指導員もしています。

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.

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. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (83)

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とも

ともこ

Native

italki · Japan

🌸 JLPT (N4 ~ N1)・J test (A ~ G)・Honorifics・Business etiquette🌸

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. No other language listed.

No other language listed

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 (83)

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NA

NANA

Native

italki · Japan

あなたのペースに合(あ)わせて話(はな)します😉どんなレッスンがいいか、教(おし)えてください！I’ll speak at your pace!

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 (82)

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Madoka

Native

italki · Japan

7年8000レッスン以上の日本語教育経験有り。中国語で日本語を教えられます。

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.

500+ 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. 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 (80)

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Yuna

Native

italki · Japan

✨Natural Expression 自然な表現 💬Customized Lesson 一人ひとりに合わせたレッスン 🇺🇸ENG OK 英語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.

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, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese

English +7

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

★ 4.9 (84)

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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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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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MA

Maiko

Native

italki · Japan

I've started to accept new students again lately! Please feel free to message me:)

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, Russian

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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AK

Akina

Native

italki · Japan

【にほんご・にちじょうかいわ】はじめましてのかおあわせ

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.

★ 4.8 (90)

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MO

Moeko

Native

italki · Japan

I am a teacher in the top 1%! I also host a podcast on Spotify!

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, Indonesian

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 (75)

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KI

Kiko

Native

italki · Japan

Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT｜Clear grammar in English 👍

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, Korean, German

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 (75)

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YA

Yasuhito

Native

italki · Japan

10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします！(Over 10 years of experience helping students master 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. 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, Lao, Vietnamese

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 (74)

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ME

Meg

Native

italki · Japan

Grow your Japanese with natural conversations! Explore 3 ways to learn with me :)

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 italki.

★ 5.0 (73)

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