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There are two ways to count in Japanese: one borrowed from Chinese, one purely Japanese.

The Sino-Japanese system (the most common system):

• 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

Native Japanese numbers (used for counting objects without specific counters):

• 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.

Japanese lessons in Beckenham typically cost £20/h per hour.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• The student's proficiency (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (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)

Online lessons often cost less while offering the same quality of instruction.

The difficulty depends on which aspects you focus on first.

What makes Japanese distinct:

• Three writing systems: hiragana (46 characters), katakana (46 characters), and thousands of kanji
• Grammar structure: sentences follow Subject-Object-Verb order, not Subject-Verb-Object like English
• No articles or plurals: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

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

With an average score of 5⭐ out of 5, Japanese teachers in Beckenham are highly regarded by their students.

The average reflects feedback from 6 genuine student evaluations.

Reviewers often praise tutors for making grammar accessible and keeping lessons engaging.