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Japanese has two counting systems: the Sino-Japanese and the native Japanese.

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

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

The variations for 4, 7, and 9 exist due to superstitions around similar-sounding words.

The average price for a Japanese lesson in Rugby is around £20/h per hour.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• Your current level (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)
• Frequency and duration (one-off lessons or regular packages)

Some teachers provide a free first lesson so you can test their teaching style.

Japanese presents unique challenges, but each element follows clear rules once understood.

Key differences from English:

• Three writing systems: hiragana for native words, katakana for loanwords, and kanji for meaning-based characters
• Grammar structure: verbs come at the end of sentences, which feels backwards at first
• No articles or plurals: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

Encouragingly: once you learn hiragana, you can read any word written in it correctly.

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