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

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

Numbers 4, 7, and 9 have two readings because certain sounds are considered unlucky.

Japanese lessons in Nottingham typically cost £20/h per hour.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• The student's proficiency (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• Your teacher's background (years of teaching experience)
• Lesson format (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• 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.

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

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 Nottingham are highly regarded by their students.

The average reflects feedback from 6 genuine student evaluations.

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