Find a Japanese tutor near me in Shortlands

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

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

Japanese lessons in Shortlands typically cost £36/h per hour.

Prices can differ based on key criteria:

• The student's proficiency (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• The tutor's qualifications and experience (years of teaching experience)
• Lesson format (online via video call, at your home, or at the tutor's location)
• Frequency and duration (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

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

The difficulty depends on which aspects you focus on first.

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: Japanese skips "the" and "a" entirely

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 Shortlands are highly regarded by their students.

This score comes from 6 authentic student reviews.

Students particularly value clear explanations of kanji, patient correction of pronunciation, and structured lesson plans.