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

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 (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.

The average price for a Japanese lesson in Shipley is around £17/h per hour.

Prices can differ based on key criteria:

• The student's proficiency (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• Your teacher's background (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• 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 presents unique challenges, but each element follows clear rules once understood.

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: there is no distinction between singular and plural nouns

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

Japanese tutors in Shipley have an average rating of 5⭐ out of 5, reflecting excellent teaching quality.

This score comes from 6 authentic student reviews.

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