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Counting in Japanese involves two distinct systems with different uses.

Sino-Japanese numbers (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

Some numbers have alternative readings to avoid sounds linked to bad luck.

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

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• Your current level (complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
• Your teacher's background (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• Lesson format (online via video call, at your home, or at the tutor's location)
• Frequency and duration (one-off lessons or regular packages)

Online lessons often cost less while offering the same quality of instruction.

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

Key differences from English:

• 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

On the positive side: spelling is phonetic, and verb conjugation follows predictable patterns.

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

The average reflects feedback from 6 genuine student evaluations.

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