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Japanese tutors for pronunciation

1,596 of the 6,828 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for pronunciation. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,596
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

488 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Hsiao

Hsiao

China

italki · China

Over 2500 teaching sessions(超2500节授课).Assistant Professor (法学博士・助教),JLPT expert(日语考试专家)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
まさひこ

まさひこ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher & music lover | Learn real Japanese through conversation

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 4.9 (14)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kae

Kae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hiromi

Hiromi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher |Grammar & Conversation | Minna no Nihongo |Beginners Welcome

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 92% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chiharu

Chiharu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Helping You Enjoy Speaking Japanese😊 Everyday Life & Work | 10+ Years Supporting Global Teams

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Noriko

Noriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸2年以上のオンライン講師経験あり🌸 初心者でも安心!会話練習が得意な講師と楽しく日本語を学びませんか?

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Miwa

Miwa

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Speak Japanese in 90 days / Friendly Pro Teacher Miwa

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Juri

Juri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

職歴)①過去に対面で日本語を教えていました。②情報や支援が必要な人達の為に開かれる講座のアイデア企画や出演者にインタビューをする仕事と③itakiで日本語を教える仕事に全力で取り組んでいます。

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 96% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Runa

Runa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

한국어 가능/ English Lesson Available 怖がらずにまずは始めてみましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
KEISUKE

KEISUKE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Osaka-BOY, travel-loving tutor|Learn natural Japanese through relaxed conversation

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly and patient certified Japanese teacher based in the UK 🇬🇧

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taka

Taka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ana

Ana

Peru

italki · Peru

Tutor de japonés nivel básico (hispanohablante)

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
慢慢中文

慢慢中文

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

🌿 Gentle Mandarin|日本語OK|English Support|Business Chinese|初心者歓迎

Fluent (C2)
46 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Naoto

Naoto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵

Native
39 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +6
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Nao

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

💚\Not confident speaking? SLANG&TABOO🔥/💚ZERO beginner OK【⭐️85%+Continued】 🏔️Snowy Mts to Izakaya

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mizue

Mizue

JapanNative

italki · Japan

⭐Travel Japanese & Practical Conversation for Beginners 🌸

Native
20 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
DAI

DAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.6 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lily

Lily

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎃Oct ANIME : From Up on Poppy Hill(GHIBLI)🎃 Let's learn DAILY CONVERSATION through ANIME

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Takako

Takako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

表現力を広げる会話中心の日本語レッスン🗣️+18年のビジネス経験でサポート!

Native
28 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
本間友香

本間友香

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nanako

Nanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【英語OK🙆‍♀️&フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評!落ち着いた雰囲気&あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kyo

Kyo

ChinaNative

italki · China

在日12年,自学日语N1满分合格

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 1,596 Japanese tutors for pronunciation, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.

We list 1,596 Japanese tutors for pronunciation on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 6,560 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 $6.00. 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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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 12, 2026

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