Online Japanese tutors & teachers for private lessons

    Looking for an online Japanese tutor? Preply is the leading online language learning platform worldwide. You can choose from 2866 Japanese teachers with an average rating of 4.98 out of 5 stars given by 25917 customers. Book a lesson with a private Japanese teacher today and start learning. Not entirely happy with your tutor? No worries, Preply offers free tutor replacement till you're 100% satisfied.  Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Japanese classes.

    Read more

    Get a personalized choice of tutors by answering a few quick questions

    Choose by myself from 2,866 tutors


    Price per lesson
    $3$40+
    Country of birth
    Any country
    I'm available
    Any time
    Specialties
    Also speaks
    Native speaker
    Super Tutor
    Sort by: Our top picks

    2,866 Japanese teachers available

    • Tutor japanese Risa Y.
      Super Tutor

      $

      43

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks
      +1

      Conversation focused /Conversation for travels — ③ Cultural knowledge about Japan. Formal cultural tutor in tech company, teaching difference of cultures, manners, behaviours between countries. Learned Japanese culture when I was in Japan such as tea ceremony, flower arrangements, calligraphy.

      Let's talk about how we study together! I am flexible to help your goal:)

      Why choose Risa Y.

      "My daughter loved her first Lesson, she couldn’t stop saying all the new words she learned. "

      Tamika

      Tamika

      November 11, 2022

    • Tutor math, algebra and japanese Natsuhiko M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks
      +3

      A Fun Japanese Immersion Course Utilizing a Variety of Online Games! — Courses Offered
      - Japanese Immersion Course Using Online Games
      - By exploring game worlds together, we’ll engage in conversations in visually immersive environments, making it a natural way to learn Japanese. Beginners can first listen and mimic phrases in different scenarios.

      Why choose Natsuhiko M.

      "Fun and interactive lessons!"

      Mekdelawit

      Mekdelawit

      October 6, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Emiko K.
      Super Tutor

      $

      56

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks

      Native Japanese tutor with business expertise in Japan and the US! Welcoming learners of all levels for fun, practical lessons in travel, conversation, business, relocation, and exam prep. I also love working with kids! — My teaching experience covers diverse areas. I have been teaching on Preply since 2017, as well as at U. non-profit organizations, corporations, and children's classes. During the trial lesson, I will assess your level so that I can suggest the best method for you.

      Why choose Emiko K.

      "Emiko 先生 is a great tutor. She is very nice and super helpful. I have enjoyed all of my lessons with her. We read articles to practice pronunciation and practice conversation and grammar points. I would highly recommend her as a tutor to anyone! "

      Emma

      Emma

      July 19, 2018

    • Tutor japanese Kasumi B.
      Super Tutor

      $

      38

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified tutor with 5 years of experience — I would say.
      I really love to talk with people, and also love to know any language.
      I can try not to use English if it's helpful for you.
      So, my first came here is 10 years ago. At that time I was an international student. After back to Japan, I graduated from university as Japanese Teacher.

      Why choose Kasumi B.

      "I really enjoy my lessons with Kasumi san, she is very patient and helpful."

      Dougie

      Dougie

      July 11, 2018

    • Tutor japanese Amao A.
      Super Tutor

      $

      35

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks
      +3

      Why don't we study some useful Japanese together. — I’m AMAO from Tokyo Japan.
      I’m a native Japanese speaker who uses Online to teach Japanese.
      Why would you like to learn Japanese?
      Even if you study a lot of Japanese grammar and vocab, you won’t be able to use it unless you learn to how to communicate.

      Why choose Amao A.

      "Very good first lesson! Amao is a friendly patient teacher and I learned new Japanese in conversation."

      Alan

      Alan

      February 10, 2019

    • Tutor japanese Nata V.

      $

      45

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks
      +1

      Japanese language lessons for levels N5-N2 and for personal enjoyment 🎏 — I have over ten years of experience teaching Japanese.

      I seek an individual approach for each student, aiming to help them achieve their goals in the most effective and engaging way. I have taught various levels, from beginners to advanced students, and have conducted both group classes and private lessons.

      Why choose Nata V.

      "Nata is a great teacher who can explain the Japanese language in an easy-to-understand and no-nonsense manner. She picks the study materials with great care and can help close the gaps left by the previous studies. I'm grateful to have a chance to learn under her guidance"

      Nadia

      Nadia

      September 2, 2024

    • Tutor japanese Natsuko Y.
      Super Tutor

      $

      36

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks

      Certified Native Japanese Teacher with 9+ Year Experience for Beginners to Those Taking JLPT ! — My major is education and I have studied how to teach and educate children at university. I have also studied different languages and how to teach a language in the institutes. I am also a certified kindergarten teacher and a childcarer.
      Teaching Japanese is my true passion and I love classes with all my students.

      Why choose Natsuko Y.

      "Natsuko is a friendly tutor and she is very patient. She will assess what you need during her class and provide extra materials to enhance your learning experience. Highly recommend natsuko if you need a tutor who will guide you each step along the way and make your learning experience enjoyable. "

      leticia

      leticia

      July 18, 2017

    • Tutor japanese Satoko A.

      $

      26

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks

      Certified a training course for teaching Japanese as a foreign language — I love teaching children and adults alike.
      I am a Japanese native speaker but I live in Australia with my husband and 2 children and so I can communicate effectively in English as well.

      I have more than 5 years Japanese teaching experiences. I learned how to teach Japanese to Japanese learners. I studied how to teach Japanese to children.

      Why choose Satoko A.

      "My daughter and I have really enjoyed our lessons with Satoko-sensei! I highly recommend her for all levels of Japanese!! "

      Danielle

      Danielle

      February 18, 2022

    • Tutor japanese Aleksandra B.

      $

      40

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks
      +5

      Professional Japanese tutor with patience and great experienced — I have 7 years of teaching experience. I have conducted both individual and group classes in online and offline formats.
      That is why I always focus on the interests and abilities of my student when choosing the programs. A separate course in Japanese characters, immersion in the grammar and ...

      Why choose Aleksandra B.

      "Aleksandra is an amazing tutor! I love our classes. Very interesting material and good structure of the course. Absolutely recommended!"

      Marina

      Marina

      April 26, 2018

    • Tutor japanese Yukiko K.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Japanese

        Speaks

      Patient Japanese Tutor: 5+ Years Experience, Beginner-Friendly Approach — 🔹Teaching methods🔹
      ・Conversation
      ・Textbook
      ・Flashcard app
      ・Original slides
      ・Share notes of our lessons…etc

      🌼Message
      Thank you for considering me as your Japanese teacher. Let's embark on this language-learning journey together and have fun along the way!

      Why choose Yukiko K.

      "Yukiko is very effective in her teaching. She is able to stimulate the students learning ability to the extent Yukiko does, so she provides a great environment to learn. Yukiko has great communication skills in that explanations are short and helpful. "

      Junius

      Junius

      May 1, 2018

    How Preply works

    Choose from over 2,902 japanese tutors. Use filters to narrow your search and find the perfect fit.

    Find the perfect time in your schedule and connect with your tutor in our virtual classroom.

    Get a subscription and build a learning habit! You can also try another tutor for free to be sure about your choice.

    Why Preply is the best site to learn Japanese online

    5

    /5

    japanese tutors with an average rating of 5 and up to 124 reviews

    3

    languages

    Our japanese tutors speak on average 3 different languages

    2

    h

    Our japanese tutors on average answer students in 2 hours

    Our Japanese students love us

    Tiziano

    Tiziano

    with Naoko

    Naoko-san is a great teacher, both very patient and knowledgeable in what is needed to improve. She is always very well prepared for our classes, and she helps me understand the difference (and correct use case) between that little knowledge of grammar that I have and what she is teaching me.

    Bryce

    Bryce

    with Asako

    Asako is incredibly friendly, and very easy to communicate with. She let me know where I need to focus my studies and she helped me a lot during our talking session.

    Grace

    Grace

    with Mayu

    It was such a pleasure to meet Mayu sensei. She was patient, sweet, and easy to get along with. Her lessons were engaging and motivated me to think and learn.

    Edvard

    Edvard

    with Kei

    Kei is always prepared for the lesson and great at making the lessons fit your needs. He speaks great English, which makes the lessons a lot easier if there is anything that needs more explaining. 100/10 would absolutely recommend!!

    Rie

    Rie

    with Daiki

    Daiki is very easy to communicate with. I did not have any issues communicating with Daiki and he is very encouraging. Enjoyed my time with him. Thank you!

    Prices for japanese lessons by tutor nationality

    CountryPrice
    Flag

    Japan

    $25 / hr

    Flag

    Ukraine

    $28 / hr

    Flag

    Brazil

    $22 / hr

    Flag

    United States of America

    $33 / hr

    Average rate for private japanese tutors

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native japanese speakers

    $25 / hr

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🧠 Is Japanese a hard language to study?

    Japanese belongs to group 5 on a 1-5 Foreign Service Institute scale of language complexity, with 5 being the hardest. This means it’s quite a difficult language to master, largely because of the writing system. But you can start speaking basic Japanese rather fast, thanks to its simplified phonetic system. So why wait? Start improving with a Japanese native speaker on Preply on Preply right now!
     

    ⏰ How many hours of online Japanese lessons should I take?

    If your goal is becoming fluent in Japanese, prepare for 2,200 hours, which is 88 weeks of regular practice. However, if you just want to be able to have basic conversations, it may only take one year of focused daily study, preferably with a certified Japanese teacher. A variety of professional Japanese tutors are available on Preply for reasonable prices, so choose one now and start learning!
     

    🆎 How many Japanese words should I know?

    To feel comfortable as a tourist, you need to know around 500 words, while reaching basic fluency requires knowing 3,000–5,000 words. To read a Japanese newspaper and be proficient, you would need to know around 10,000 words or 2,000 Kanji, which are Chinese characters used in Japanese.
     

    ✍ How can I practice Japanese?

    The main challenge is motivation and consistency in finding the time to converse with a Japanese teacher and native speakers, which is key to developing a diverse vocabulary that has a greater variety of idioms and phrases. No Japanese speaking environments where you live? Find affordable online Japanese tutors on Preply.
     

    🕵 Where do I find a Japanese tutor online, and what do they charge?

    Online platforms like Preply, which boasts 1001 Japanese tutors, are great places to start. One-on-one online Japanese tutoring is more affordable when compared to other options, with $19 being the average price for a one-hour Japanese lesson on Preply. Prices even go as low as $6.
     

    🎓 What are the most popular Japanese language tests?

    The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is necessary for immigrants. However, to simply see your own progress after working regularly with a Preply Japanese teacher, take the Kanji kentei - Japanese Kanji Aptitude Test.
     

    🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿 How many people speak Japanese around the world?

    There are 128 million people worldwide who speak Japanese, of which 126 are native speakers.