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Japanese has two counting systems: the Sino-Japanese and the native Japanese.

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 (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

The variations for 4, 7, and 9 exist due to superstitions around similar-sounding words.

The average price for a Japanese lesson in Eastbourne is around £38/h per hour.

Prices can differ based on key criteria:

• Your current level (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• Lesson format (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• Frequency and duration (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

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

Japanese presents unique challenges, but each element follows clear rules once understood.

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: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

Encouragingly: once you learn hiragana, you can read any word written in it correctly.

Japanese tutors in Eastbourne have an average rating of 5⭐ out of 5, reflecting excellent teaching quality.

This score comes from 6 authentic student reviews.

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