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Looking for an online Japanese tutor? Preply is the leading online language learning platform worldwide. You can choose from 818 Japanese teachers with an average rating of 4.94 out of 5 stars given by 5260 customers. Book a lesson with a private Japanese teacher today and start learning. Not entirely happy with your tutor? No worries, Preply offers free tutor replacement till you're 100% satisfied.  Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore Japanese classes or find other resources to learn Japanese online.

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  • Top tutor
    Tutor japanese Ayako M.

    Ayako M.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    Newly joined
    86
    HKD
    per hour
    7 active students18 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishProficient
    • +2

    Music Producer with passion in languages Hello everyone!
    My name is Aya and I’m a music producer/language nerd living in NYC:)
    I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan.
    I started traveling and studying abroad from an early age and I came New York for college and I have been living here since.

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    Tutor japanese Rikako E.

    Rikako E.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    5
    102
    HKD
    per hour
    16 active students267 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
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    I teach Japanese in Spain. Hi, everyone.
    My name is Rikako.
    Originally from Osaka, Japan, he currently resides in Spain.
    My hobby is travelling. I like experiencing each country's culture and eating local food.
    What are your hobbies?
    If you have questions about Japanese culture, ask them.

    Why choose Rikako E.
    "Wonderful teaching. Always keep friendly. "
    SiYuan
    SiYuanOctober 1, 2021
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    Tutor japanese Nikki G.

    Nikki G.

    Philippines
    • Japanese
    5
    86
    HKD
    per hour
    11 active students17 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseUpper-Intermediate
    • EnglishNative
    • +3

    10 years teaching experience: Tutor for Basic Japanese, JLPT N5-N4 Prep, and Business Japanese; Have taught both children and adults Hi there! I'm Nikki and I love studying foreign languages. I've studied three foreign languages so far. As I'm a language student myself, I'm aware of the usual struggles students face when learning a new language. Since I've managed to learn different approaches to overcome such challenges, I hope to share them with my students for a more effective learning experience.

    Why choose Nikki G.
    "Really helpful! She's not too shy with adjusting to what the student needs and requests, especially when you're clear with your leaning style, but doesn't shy from helping you out when you haven't found what you're most comfortable learning with. Her lessons are also easy to understand and goes along with your pace. Replies well to messages too and makes sure to answer your questions!"
    Noct
    NoctApril 25, 2022
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  • Tutor japanese Miyuru Y.

    Miyuru Y.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    Newly joined
    79
    HKD
    per hour
    9 active students35 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishUpper-Intermediate

    Don't worry about your Japanese level! Hi! I'm Miyuru.
    Let's learn Japanese and share your problem about Japanese with a native speaker!
    ★I can also understand English a little.
    I know there are some who don't have confidence in speaking Japanese or have concerns about online lessons.
    However, I like English and had been to Australia for about one year.

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  • Tutor japanese Naomi T.

    Naomi T.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    5
    118
    HKD
    per hour
    4 active students245 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishIntermediate

    We learn with joy! Do you have these problems
    [・ I studied grammar, but I can't speak. ]
    [・ I want to speak Japanese more naturally. ]
    [· I can not learn. ]
    Let's learn Japanese with me.
    Classes are tailored to your needs and your own pace.
    My name is Noemi.
    I live in Tokyo.

    Why choose Naomi T.
    "Friendly and cheerful teacher. Really appreciate her well prepared materials and patience for my learning. Highly recommend Naomi."
    Maurice
    MauriceNovember 10, 2021
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  • Tutor japanese Yui K.

    Yui K.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    5
    157
    HKD
    per hour
    47 active students1,916 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishUpper-Intermediate
    • +1

    I'm a Japanese language teacher in Europe. I can provide you with documents depending on your level, goal and learning style.
    Hello! I'm YUI who teaches Japanese at language school and international school in the Czech Republic.
    In my lesson, we do…. .
    ①Grammar for JLPT N5-N2 level ★beginner - intermediate

    Why choose Yui K.
    "Yui is fantastic. My daughter has learnt more with her in one month than she learnt in a year with her previous tutor!"
    Mark
    MarkOctober 6, 2020
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  • Tutor japanese Seina Y.

    Seina Y.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    Newly joined
    79
    HKD
    per hour
    1 active student5 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
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    We speak a lot of Japanese! Nice to meet you, my name is Seina.
    A native Japanese speaker who enjoys drawing cartoons, vocaloids, films, manga, reading, music and pictures.
    The teacher is inexperienced, but I would like to do my best to help you learn Japanese in comfort. Mainly) Yes!

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  • Tutor japanese Kazuto Y.

    Kazuto Y.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    5
    196
    HKD
    per hour
    31 active students271 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishUpper-Intermediate

    LOVE manga, anime🌈more than 200 students👨‍🏫Certified tutor✨ ✨I’m a native Japanese speaker from Osaka! (can teach Osaka dialect)
    ✨I can show you around Osaka
    ✨3 yrs of Japanese teaching experience in Russia
    ✨Working experience for a major company(business Japanese🙆)
    ✨I LOVE anime, manga, games, music, etc
    Let me know what you like!

    Why choose Kazuto Y.
    "Kazuto-san is the best teacher anyone could ask for. He Is incredibly patient, smart, and fun. He is able to take something so complicating to me and teach it in a way that I can comprehend easily. Every week I look forward to meeting with him because of his personality and the experience I get from leaning Japanese with him. In just a few months I have grown exponentially in my ability to read and write Japanese, and it is all thanks to Kazuto-san. I would recommend him to anyone. Arigato Sensi!!!!"
    Mason
    MasonMarch 3, 2022
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  • Tutor japanese Naomi A.

    Naomi A.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    5
    102
    HKD
    per hour
    21 active students245 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishPre-Intermediate
    • +1

    Have fun learning Japanese! My name is Noemi. I'm from Nara Prefecture.
    I went to a beauty school. My current job is a beautician, eyelash and eyebrow stylist.
    I've lived in Spain, England and Canada and speak a little Spanish and English. I lived in Barcelona in Spain.
    My hobbies are traveling, running, cooking, boxing and watching professional wrestling competitions.

    Why choose Naomi A.
    "Great class, very helpful"
    Noah
    NoahDecember 20, 2021
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  • Tutor japanese Miyuki T.

    Miyuki T.

    Japan
    • Japanese
    5
    275
    HKD
    per hour
    4 active students117 lessons
      Speaks:
    • JapaneseNative
    • EnglishAdvanced

    Certified Japanese language tutor who has 11years of working experience at a Japanese company Hello, everyone.
    My name is Miyuki.
    Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.
    I have 11 years of working experience for a Japanese company.
    I had been working in the mail order industry, mainly in marketing, branding, and product development, and had business meetings with companies not only in Japan but also all over the world.

    Why choose Miyuki T.
    "Miyuki sensei is a great teacher! I have taken three lessons so far and cannot wait to continue learning from Miyuki. Every lesson has had good vocabulary practice, grammar review, and hiragana review as well. In addition to this, Miyuki takes time to teach Japanese cultural practices with the lesson which is very helpful to learning the Japanese language. Not only is she a great teacher who is able to personalize the lesson to her student, she is also very invested in her student's life and goals. For me, she was able to find a textbook for us to learn from so that I can have homework in between lessons and have study materials as well since it is my goal to take the JLPT N1 once I am fluent. If you are looking for an invested and knowledgable Japanese tutor, Miyuki-sensei is a great fit. I look forward to our lessons every week and I hope you will too! "
    Hunter
    HunterOctober 21, 2021
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Why Preply is the best site for finding online Japanese teachers

5 /5
Japanese tutors with an average rating of 5 and up to 97 reviews
3 languages
Our Japanese tutors speak on average 3 different languages
1 h
Our Japanese tutors on average answer students in 1 hour

Average rate for private Japanese tutors

  • Native Japanese speakers
    $22 / hr
  • Non native Japanese speakers
    $20 / hr

Prices for Japanese lessons by tutor nationality

  • JapanJapan
    $22 / hr
  • United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    $25 / hr
  • UkraineUkraine
    $18 / hr
  • IndiaIndia
    $12 / hr

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🧠 Is Japanese a hard language to study?

Japanese belongs to group 5 on a 1-5 Foreign Service Institute scale of language complexity, with 5 being the hardest. This means it’s quite a difficult language to master, largely because of the writing system. But you can start speaking basic Japanese rather fast, thanks to its simplified phonetic system. So why wait? Start improving with a Japanese native speaker on Preply on Preply right now!
 

⏰ How many hours of online Japanese lessons should I take?

If your goal is becoming fluent in Japanese, prepare for 2,200 hours, which is 88 weeks of regular practice. However, if you just want to be able to have basic conversations, it may only take one year of focused daily study, preferably with a certified Japanese teacher. A variety of professional Japanese tutors are available on Preply for reasonable prices, so choose one now and start learning!
 

🆎 How many Japanese words should I know?

To feel comfortable as a tourist, you need to know around 500 words, while reaching basic fluency requires knowing 3,000–5,000 words. To read a Japanese newspaper and be proficient, you would need to know around 10,000 words or 2,000 Kanji, which are Chinese characters used in Japanese.
 

✍ How can I practice Japanese?

The main challenge is motivation and consistency in finding the time to converse with a Japanese teacher and native speakers, which is key to developing a diverse vocabulary that has a greater variety of idioms and phrases. No Japanese speaking environments where you live? Find affordable online Japanese tutors on Preply.
 

🕵 Where do I find a Japanese tutor online, and what do they charge?

Online platforms like Preply, which boasts 1001 Japanese tutors, are great places to start. One-on-one online Japanese tutoring is more affordable when compared to other options, with $19 being the average price for a one-hour Japanese lesson on Preply. Prices even go as low as $6.
 

🎓 What are the most popular Japanese language tests?

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is necessary for immigrants. However, to simply see your own progress after working regularly with a Preply Japanese teacher, take the Kanji kentei - Japanese Kanji Aptitude Test.
 

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿 How many people speak Japanese around the world?

There are 128 million people worldwide who speak Japanese, of which 126 are native speakers.
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