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

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 Kettering typically cost £15/h per hour.

Prices can differ based on key criteria:

• Your current level (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)
• Frequency and duration (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 for native words, katakana for loanwords, and kanji for meaning-based characters
• 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 Kettering are highly regarded by their students.

This score comes from 6 authentic student reviews.

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