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

Sino-Japanese numbers (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

Some numbers have alternative readings to avoid sounds linked to bad luck.

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

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• The student's proficiency (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (years of teaching experience)
• How you take the lesson (online via video call, at your home, or at the tutor's location)
• How often and how long (one-off lessons or regular packages)

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

The difficulty depends on which aspects you focus on first.

Key differences from English:

• 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

On the positive side: spelling is phonetic, and verb conjugation follows predictable patterns.

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

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High ratings typically mention personalised feedback, cultural insights, and steady progress.