Online Japanese tutors, compared

KA

Kanna

Native

italki · Japan

Specialist in taking complete beginners from zero to conversation. Let's enjoy speaking :)

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, 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 (22)

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MI

Miho

Native

italki · Japan

Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️

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, 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 (21)

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NA

Nana

Native

italki · Japan

Tailored Lessons for Your Goals | Let’s have fun learning | いっしょに日本語で話しましょう！

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.

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, 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 (21)

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YU

Yukari.K

Native

italki · Japan

Your Go-To Expert for GENKI! Absolute beginners welcome—personalized support just for 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. 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

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 (21)

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ME

Meijunejuly

Native

italki · Japan

Anime otaku and pro Japanese teacher here! I speak English and teach from beginner to advanced(N5-N1

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. 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 (21)

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HA

Haru

Native

italki · Japan

Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very 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.

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, Arabic, Spanish, 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 (19)

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YU

Yuko

Native

italki · Japan

Registered Japanese Teacher | From Clear Grammar to Confident Speaking—with Personal PDF Notes

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. 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

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 (18)

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AS

Asuka

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.

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 (18)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Replies to 96% of messages

AN

ANNE

Native

italki · Japan

Let’s talk in Japanese! It's OK to make Mistakes!

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 (17)

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SA

Sam

Native

italki · Japan

🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸

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, 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 (16)

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SH

Shiho.G

Native

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese like chatting with a friend—relaxed, natural, and mistakes always 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.

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 (16)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

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AT

Atsushi

Native

italki · Japan

バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。

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 (16)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

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HA

Harutaka

Native

italki · Japan

⭐ Helping complete beginners speak Japanese 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.

29 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 (14)

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CH

Chihomi

Native

italki · Japan

English Support available :) Japanese for Beginners & Intermediate | Travel | JLPT | 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.

49 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 (14)

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さく

さくら

Native

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng 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.

200+ 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 (14)

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OT

OTA

Native

italki · Japan

ゲーム開発・作曲・メンズ美容・ファッション好きな日本人 | Japanese guy into game dev, mens beauty & fashion

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.

50+ 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 (14)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Replies to 74% of messages

AY

Ayaka.T

Native

italki · Japan

🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor 😊 | Speak with Confidence | 3+ Years Experience

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, Spanish, Mongolian

English +2

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

★ 4.9 (15)

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UM

Umi

Native

italki · Japan

しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support

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, Spanish, Chinese

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 (13)

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AI

Airi

Native

italki · Japan

Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa

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.

36 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 (13)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Replies to 98% of messages

NI

Niki

Native

italki · United Kingdom

Bilingual Japanese Teacher with a variety of lessons available to learners of many levels

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 (13)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Replies to 99% of messages

SA

Sae

Native

italki · Japan

Let's Learn real Japanese with full English support and start speaking from day one!

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.

50+ 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.

★ 4.9 (13)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

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優作

優作

Native

italki · Japan

初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support

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. Rated above the italki average.

★ 5.0 (12)

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SA

Satoko

Native

italki · Japan

日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️

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.

50+ 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. Rated above the italki average.

★ 5.0 (12)

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EM

Emma

Native

italki · Japan

楽しいから続けられる📚 |サバイバル日本語から初級者のための先生

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.

50+ 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 (12)

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Replies to 94% of messages