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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

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

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

A private Japanese tutor in York charges an average of £18/h per session.

The final cost depends on a few important elements:

• Your current level (JLPT N5 through N1 preparation)
• Your teacher's background (native speaker, certified instructor, university degree)
• How you take the lesson (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
• How often and how long (weekly sessions, intensive courses, or exam preparation)

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

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: 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

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

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

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