Find a Japanese tutor near me in North Shields

Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

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 (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.

A private Japanese tutor in North Shields charges an average of £25/h per session.

Prices can differ based on key criteria:

• The student's proficiency (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• How you take the lesson (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• How often and how long (one-off lessons or regular packages)

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

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

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: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

The good news: Japanese pronunciation is straightforward, with only five vowel sounds and no complex consonant clusters.

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

This score comes from 6 authentic student reviews.

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