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Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

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 (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.

A private Japanese tutor in Pinner charges an average of £30/h per session.

Prices can differ based on key criteria:

• Your current level (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• Your teacher's background (years of teaching experience)
• Lesson format (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• Frequency and duration (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 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: 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.

Students rate their Japanese tutors in Pinner 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.