Find a Japanese tutor near me in Abbots Langley

Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

The Sino-Japanese system (used for dates, phone numbers, and maths):

• 1 = ichi, 2 = ni, 3 = san, 4 = shi or yon, 5 = go
• 6 = roku, 7 = shichi or nana, 8 = hachi, 9 = kyuu or ku, 10 = juu

The native system (often paired with everyday items):

• 1 = hitotsu, 2 = futatsu, 3 = mittsu, 4 = yottsu, 5 = itsutsu
• 6 = muttsu, 7 = nanatsu, 8 = yattsu, 9 = kokonotsu, 10 = too

Numbers 4, 7, and 9 have two readings because certain sounds are considered unlucky.

A private Japanese tutor in Abbots Langley charges an average of £15/h per session.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• Your current level (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• Your teacher's background (years of teaching experience)
• How you take the lesson (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• How often and how long (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

Many tutors offer discounted rates for booking multiple lessons in advance.

Japanese differs greatly from English, yet its logic is consistent and learnable.

What makes Japanese distinct:

• Three writing systems: hiragana for native words, katakana for loanwords, and kanji for meaning-based characters
• Grammar structure: verbs come at the end of sentences, which feels backwards at first
• No articles or plurals: there is no distinction between singular and plural nouns

The good news: Japanese pronunciation is straightforward, with only five vowel sounds and no complex consonant clusters.

Students rate their Japanese tutors in Abbots Langley 5⭐ out of 5 on average.

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