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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

The native system (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.

Japanese lessons in Margate typically cost £16/h per hour.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• The student's proficiency (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• Your teacher's background (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• How you take the lesson (online via video call, at your home, or at the tutor's location)
• How often and how long (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

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

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: verbs come at the end of sentences, which feels backwards at first
• 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.

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

This rating is based on 6 verified reviews from real students.

Students particularly value clear explanations of kanji, patient correction of pronunciation, and structured lesson plans.