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Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

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 (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

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

A private Japanese tutor in Exeter charges an average of £16/h per session.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• The student's proficiency (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• Your teacher's background (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• Lesson format (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• Frequency and duration (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

Some teachers provide a free first lesson so you can test their teaching style.

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

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: there is no distinction between singular and plural nouns

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

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

The average reflects feedback from 6 genuine student evaluations.

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