Online Japanese tutors & teachers for private Japanese lessons

Online Japanese tutors & teachers for private lessons

Looking for an online Japanese tutor? Preply is the leading online language learning platform worldwide. You can choose from 1631 Japanese teachers with an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 stars given by 13370 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 online Japanese classes.

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  • Tutor physics, english, japanese and math Yosuke K.

    $

    45

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Native Japanese Speaker and Math Tutor with Physics Background Hi. I am Yosuke. I am studying Physics in USA. I love talking and teaching. Actually, I was a TA(Teaching Assistant) for Physics Labs in the university in America. I feel happy if students understand what they should do in the class after I explain. Fortunately, my attitude to the work was recognized as Physics Senior Fellowship, English is not my first language though.

    Why choose Yosuke K.
    "Great first lesson with Yosuke"
    Natalia

    Natalia

    February 5, 2018

  • Tutor japanese Saori T.
    Super Tutor

    $

    27

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Friendly Native Japanese Tutor  Hi, I'm Saori T. from Tokyo. I have lots of experience teaching Japanese to my English speaking friends, both from my experience studying abroad and from now living in Canada. I am also an assistant at a Japanese Sunday school here.
    I'm a very friendly and talkative person, who can help you out navigating the Japanese language.

    Why choose Saori T.
    "Saori is a fun and excellent teacher. She's very easy to talk to :) "
    Travis

    Travis

    November 14, 2017

  • Tutor russian, japanese and english Marina B.

    $

    30

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +2

    Graduate Teacher with 10 years of experience English, Ukrainian, Japanese – I like languages and I like to teach them, to reveal the beauty and uniqueness of each of them. Language - is the living soul of the people. I am teaching foreign languages more than 10 years, I am professional. Russian and Ukrainian are my native languages.

    Why choose Marina B.
    "She's great!"
    jordan

    jordan

    May 5, 2023

  • Tutor japanese Kasumi B.
    Super Tutor

    $

    35

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +1

    Certified tutor with 5 years of experience *It would be very helpful if you can message me before the trial lesson as I need to prepare some stuff. Thank you!* :D :D :D :D
    Hi guys! I'm Kasumi.
    I'm originally from Japan. Currently I live in New Zealand, and teaching Japanese at a local high school and Primary school.

    Why choose Kasumi B.
    "I really enjoy my lessons with Kasumi san, she is very patient and helpful."
    Dougie

    Dougie

    July 11, 2018

  • Tutor japanese Yumi M.

    $

    28

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    You can do it;) Hello;)
    It's fun for me to teach Japanese and talk with foreigner!
    If you are a beginner of Japanese,no problem.
    Let's start from 'a i u e o' with me.
    And if you can speak Japanese fluently,please talk to me in Japanese.
    I'm looking forward to see you,feel free to send me message!

    Why choose Yumi M.
    "5 stars Ms Yumi is a very friendly, sociable and positive tutor. She can get you involved in Japanese language, all lessons are useful and fun. She really enjoys teaching. She can speak English which makes studying Japanese much easier. I'd like to thank her for helping me. "
    Andrey

    Andrey

    September 17, 2017

  • Tutor japanese Natsuko Y.
    Super Tutor

    $

    36

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Native Japanese tutor with great experience of teaching for beginners to those taking JLPT ! Hello everyone, I am Natsuko from Tokyo, Japan. I graduated from university and worked in Japan too. Since 2014, my home base has been on abroad. I have lived in Europe and currently been living in Thailand. I have been giving online one on one lessons and have taught Japanese language more than 100 students from different countries, levels and ages since 2016.

    Why choose Natsuko Y.
    "My daughters (6 and 9 years old) really enjoy Natsuko's Japanese lessons. She is kind, friendly, and very good with kids. She always seeks what is best for them and makes the lessons fun. Also, she is responsible and committed to help them learn. She's flexible, and encourages them to continue to improve. I definitely recommend her. "
    Rie

    Rie

    June 24, 2017

  • Tutor japanese Mayu E.
    Super Tutor

    $

    45

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks

    Let's talk a lot♪ Fun and efficient private lesson for women♪ ★Only tutor female students at the moment★
    Experienced online Japanese teacher (been teaching full time since 2017)
    Finished the 420h Japanese teaching course
    Hi all :) Thank you for visiting my profile. I’m from Tokyo and I live in the UK with my English husband and a lovely cat.

    Why choose Mayu E.
    "Mayu is a great tutor. She is very committed to helping her students. She knows her material well and went out of her way to accommodate my learning needs. I wil continue requesting her services. "
    Jose

    Jose

    February 14, 2018

  • Tutor japanese Risa Y.

    $

    40

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +1

    A tutor with 3 year of experience I'm a native speaker of Japanese. I can help you to speak Japanese:)
    also, I can speak English and French as well. I used to lived in 6 different countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, France, United Kingdom and Japan. So I understand how it is difficult to learn new languages. Have fun to study and do not hesitate to ask any questions.

    Why choose Risa Y.
    "Risa is great! My son has been working with her for over a year learning Japanese. "
    Joe

    Joe

    October 30, 2021

  • Tutor japanese Amao A.
    Super Tutor

    $

    32

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +2

    Why don't we study some useful Japanese together. I’m AMAO from Tokyo Japan.
    I’m a native Japanese speaker who uses Online to teach Japanese.
    Why would you like to learn Japanese?
    Even if you study a lot of Japanese grammar and vocab, you won’t be able to use it unless you learn to how to communicate.

    Why choose Amao A.
    "Amao sensei is great. He's flexible and can cater to the types of lessons you want. He adjusts his speaking level and speed and uses gestures to a good effect. He's a personable guy and a highly effective instructor. "
    Brent

    Brent

    April 15, 2019

  • Tutor japanese Aleksandra B.

    $

    40

    50-min lesson

    • Japanese

      Speaks
    +5

    Professional Japanese tutor with patience and great experienced Hello everyone! I am Alexandra. My job is to help everyone to find a common language with Japanese culture and get inspired about learning Japanese. As I have learned several foreign languages myself and I am sure that a suitable method and inspiration are the best tools to meet your goals.

    Why choose Aleksandra B.
    "Aleksandra is an amazing tutor! I love our classes. Very interesting material and good structure of the course. Absolutely recommended!"
    Marina

    Marina

    April 26, 2018

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James

James

with Rina

Rina is a great teacher! She works to understand the individual needs of the student and customize the lesson accordingly. Not only does she help improve my Japanese skill but also brightens my day each time we have a lesson.

Hyoseok

Hyoseok

with Reiri

He is very kind and good personality. I hope you guys take his class. I highly recommend taking his class. Don't hesitate!

Serhii

Serhii

with 綾音

Ayane-sensei is a great teacher. She can also understand English pretty well which is perfect for beginners like me

Ciro

Ciro

with Haruka

I speak 6 languages and decided to start studying Japanese again after about 15 years. Haruka is a patient and very knowledgeable teacher. I think I made the best choice and I recommend her to everyone.

Sara

Sara

with Sae

Sae is a very good teacher - she is well organized: she prepares her materials in advance and keeps track of everything we do together. As a teacher myself, I appreciate that she is able to tailor our lessons according to my needs. Highly recommended.

Prices for japanese lessons by tutor nationality

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Japan

$23 / hr

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Ukraine

$26 / hr

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United States of America

$35 / hr

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Peru

$15 / hr

Average rate for private japanese tutors

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Native japanese speakers

$23 / hr

Non native japanese speakers

$22 / 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.