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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.

Mel

Mel

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun, Easy to talk to,Certified teacher🇯🇵/🇺🇸,10+ yrs EXP, Explain in🇯🇵/🇺🇸,Group lesson for 2

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (847)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yako

Yako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Express Yourself Naturally in Japanese!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +2
★ 5.0 (876)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
HAMANO

HAMANO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese teacher shown by italki

Native
30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (828)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher with over 15 years experience of teaching Japanese in school and private lessons.

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (785)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
MEGUMI.K

MEGUMI.K

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Pronunciation Coach | Speak Clear & Natural Japanese | JLPT & Conversation

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (757)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
TAHO

TAHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Zero to N4 Specialist: 6000+ Lessons Delivered in English. Let's take your JPN to the next level!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (765)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Yuna

Yuna

South Korea

italki · South Korea

🌏 Multilingual Tutor EN / KR / JP / 中文 | 9500+ lessons | 7 yrs exp | Adult & Kids | Friendly tutor

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (753)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kota

Kota

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (704)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Takako

Takako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

26 years as a singing & voice teacher, now sharing Japanese songs and language lessons on italki.

Native
26 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (699)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Mizuka

Mizuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher:I have taught over the 4000 lessons

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (698)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

しぜんな日本語がはなせるようになりたい人!🙌

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (679)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sachie

Sachie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Awarded Top 1% Japanese tutor on italki✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (676)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kayo

Kayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (693)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hiromi

Hiromi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (654)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
TAKESHI

TAKESHI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🗾Speech Therapy✨🎤"BLIND SPOT" 🎵🎁Brain/Cognitive Function🌷Breakthroughs✨🗻Sound Training🌸

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (658)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Megumi

Megumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Awarded Top 1% Japanese Tutor-Interview Prep, JLPT & Conversation-

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (622)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
zhangjin

zhangjin

China

italki · China

拥有超过十三年对外汉语教学经验!

Fluent (C2)
13 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (625)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (606)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Akane

Akane

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Most Japanese kids lessons taught on italki! Licensed kindergarten teacher *:)

Native
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (573)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Futa

Futa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

就算拼命学语法书和教材,还是不会聊天的人,看这里! 我提供专门提升“日语会话能力”的课程。 不是死记硬背语法的无聊课堂,而是真正让你开口交流的实战型课程

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (591)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Jaz

Jaz

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (570)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mayumi

Mayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Want to learn natural Japanese pronunciation and expressions? Join me for Pattern Practice! 😁⭐️

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (539)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Erika

Erika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

November schedule up now!

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (554)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Keisuke

Keisuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relax & Speak! 間違えても大丈夫。答えるだけで終わらない「質問する3ステップ」で、緊張ゼロの自然な日本語会話へ!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (529)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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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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