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    Japanese kanji course

    Acquire a deep understanding of the Japanese kanji with our course. Enjoy 1-on-1 personalised lessons tailored to your learning pace and needs.

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    Subjects taught

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    Japanese kanji course: overview

    Unlock the beauty of the Japanese language with our comprehensive Japanese kanji course, designed specifically for intermediate learners. This course delves into the main themes of kanji, exploring symbols and their uses in everyday life, literature, and business. With tutors hailing from diverse backgrounds, expect a blend of cultural insights, including essential Japanese etiquette and historical contexts, enhancing your language experience. Ideal for those looking to refine their skills, you’ll benefit from tailored lessons that adapt to your unique learning journey and goals. By the end of this course, you will 1) master a significant number of kanji characters; 2) improve your reading comprehension of Japanese texts; 3) understand the cultural significance behind commonly used kanji. This course is perfect for language enthusiasts aiming to deepen their knowledge, professional individuals looking to communicate effectively in Japanese business settings, and travelers who wish to navigate Japan's rich cultural landscape with confidence. Join us to elevate your understanding of kanji while enjoying a supportive and engaging learning environment!

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    5.0 (2,823 reviews)

    Course level

    Intermediate

    Course duration

    15 hours (Estimated 8 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $8 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.

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    211 Japanese teachers available

      1. Kurumi E.

        New

        tutor

        $

        8

        50-min lesson

        • Japanese

          Speaks

        3Year's teaching experience tutor!! Expert in teaching kanji!! Native Japanese teacher, English speaker with 17 year's studying and studying abroad for 2 years.!! — My name is Kurumi.
        I'm from Fukuoka in Japan. I currently live in Malaysia for study in university.
        My hobby is eating overseas food, watching anime and movies. Please share your hobbies with me!!
        And we can talk more about our hobbies!!
        I'm interested in learning Bahasa Indonesia!!

        1. Maki U.

          New

          tutor

          $

          12

          50-min lesson

          • Japanese

            Speaks

          Discuss your goal. I can help your language skill improve. Let's get your leaning goal achievement. — Hi I'm Maki, from Japan and currently live in the UK. During my spare time, I like shopping, running for excising and also I like traveling abroad. Japanese native tutor. English level is uper intermediate.
          I have experienced teaching people who learn Japanese.

          1. 憲昭 岡.

            $

            9

            50-min lesson

            • Japanese

              Speaks
            +2

            Please come and let me know your goals! ・fun basic Japanese! ・Natural Japanese for business (not rude on the phone or email) ・Travel, culture, history, customs, etc. Let's enjoy the conversation!! — Hello, I am Noli.
            Japanese characters are very many.
            Hiragana: 50
            Katakana: 50
            Kanji: few Thousands
            The reading of kanji also changes depending on the word, so
            It's a most difficult language even for Japanese people.
            Also,
            The Japanese language used in Japanese organizations is Unlike daily conversation,

            Why choose 憲昭 岡.

            "Excellent, personable and provides plenty of suggestions to improve. Highly recommended."

            Glen

            Glen

            June 30, 2024

            1. Mamiko O.

              $

              9

              50-min lesson

              • Japanese

                Speaks

              楽しく会話しながら自然な日本語を学びましょう!! — こんにちは!はじめまして、わたしの名前(なまえ)はMAMIKOです。東京都出身(とうきょうとしゅっしん)です。すきなことは旅行(りょこう)や映画(えいが)、音楽(おんがく)も大好(だいす)きです。
              わたしも外国語(がいこくご)を勉強(べんきょう)しています。なので、外国語(がいこくご)の勉強(べんきょう)はとても難(むずか)しいと知(し)っています。
              日本語(にほんご)で日本語(にほんご)を学(まな)びたい方(かた)、簡単(かんたん)な日本語(にほんご)から教(おし)えることができます。わたしと楽(たの)しく、たくさん会話(かいわ)をして、どんどん日本語(にほんご)を上達(じょうたつ)させましょう!

              Why choose Mamiko O.

              "麻美は優しいと素晴らし人と思いますよ✨❤、本当に、麻美子の授業を勧める🥰"

              Ricardo

              Ricardo

              August 28, 2024

              1. Misato O.
                Super Tutor

                $

                28

                50-min lesson

                • Japanese

                  Speaks
                +1

                Let's enjoy Japanese with me! — Hi, everyone
                My name is [Misato].
                I am Japanese, born in Hokkaido. ?
                I now live in France.
                I taught Japanese in France.
                You can also speak a little French and English ☺
                So I'm also studying a foreign language
                I fully understand the feelings of Japanese students.

                Why choose Misato O.

                "Misato-sensei was very helpful, she explained everything very clearly and the lesson was entertaining and enjoyable from start to finish. I definitely recommend her to any Japanese learner"

                Ana

                Ana

                November 1, 2021

                1. えり 横.

                  New

                  tutor

                  $

                  9

                  50-min lesson

                  • Japanese

                    Speaks

                  Musical actress, energetic teacher Eri — My name is Eri!
                  I'm a former musical actress from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, who was a member of the Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe for 10 years.
                  I have a level 2 kanji proficiency certificate, and I love teaching Japanese and talking about all sorts of things. I also do Japanese dance and Japanese drums, so I love Japanese culture.

                  1. Yuki S.
                    Super Tutor

                    $

                    16

                    50-min lesson

                    • Japanese

                      Speaks
                    +1

                    Tutor with 7 years of high school teaching experience. — Hello ,My name is Yuki. I’m from Fukuoka City, Japan. After obtaining my teaching license in college, I was a school teacher for seven years. I find it very enjoyable to teach my students to learn. Also, I lived in Malta for 6 months in 2022, so I speak everyday English!

                    Why choose Yuki S.

                    "he's good for very little money"

                    leona

                    leona

                    May 9, 2023

                    1. Ayato S.

                      $

                      50

                      50-min lesson

                      • Japanese

                        Speaks

                      I'm a good listener and be able to speak English. — Hello!
                      I graduated from a Japanese university in March 2024.
                      I am interested in English and abroad. I have been teaching Japanese at Preply since last March.
                      I like basketball, piste-biking and recently hitchhiked around Japan.
                      In my classes we can have casual conversations.

                      Why choose Ayato S.

                      "Great English Speaker!! Helped me how to say a lot of things in Japanese when I asked, for example fan is 扇風機! "

                      Bidya

                      Bidya

                      July 18, 2023

                      1. Mao N.

                        $

                        11

                        50-min lesson

                        • Japanese

                          Speaks

                        Beginner-friendly instructor with completely customized lessons — 😊Self Introduction
                        Name: Mao
                        Birth Place:Fukuoka
                        Hobby:Watching musical theatre
                        ✊Who I recommend my class to
                        ✅English speakers
                        ✅Beginners who don't know anything yet
                        ✅People who want to practice practical conversation
                        ✅People who don't know where to start studying

                        Why choose Mao N.

                        "She's soooo patient!! would recommend if you're a beginner like me :)"

                        Lloyd

                        Lloyd

                        August 26, 2024

                        1. Mina E.

                          $

                          19

                          50-min lesson

                          • Japanese

                            Speaks

                          友達のように何でも話せる講師 — 日本語を楽しく学ぼう!
                          皆さん初めまして!私の名前は「みな」です。
                          ・出身 青森県 
                          ・性格 好奇心旺盛で、楽しいこと、アニメが大好きです。
                          皆さんが好きなアニメは何ですか?ぜひ、教えてください☺
                          *趣味*
                          ・アニメを見る(好きなアニメ:鬼滅の刃、夏目友人帳、鬼灯の冷徹、セーラームーン、ワンピース、ジブリ作品)
                          ・犬達と遊ぶ(名前:シャネル、クロエ)
                          ・散歩(森林や水がある場所でリラックスしています)
                          ・柔道と水泳(20年間柔道と水泳をしていました!とても強いです!)
                          *強み*
                          ・じっくり皆さんと向合い、目的に合った授業をします。

                          Why choose Mina E.

                          "Mina is really kind and accommodating, teaches what japanese speaks and alternatives that works! Thank you for making my japan trip easier "

                          Raphael

                          Raphael

                          February 25, 2024

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                        japanese tutors with an average rating of 4.9 and up to 120 reviews

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                        Heidi

                        Heidi

                        with Megumi

                        Megumi is always very prepared for our lessons and has also taken the time to answer our questions, I can't recommend her enough!

                        Will

                        Will

                        with Chika

                        Chika is an excellent teacher. Her lesson is well prepared and she explains things well. She is also a very fun teacher who is easy to get along with. Highly recommended!

                        Ryan

                        Ryan

                        with 綾花

                        Ayaka is very patient, kind, full of energy, and feeds into my excitement to want to continue my journey in learning Japanese. Arigato gozaimasu!

                        Chloe

                        Chloe

                        with Kensuke

                        What a cool tutor teaches fun and funny lessons patient and suits your Japanese learning 100% recomended

                        Sandro

                        Sandro

                        with Mayu

                        Mayu is really nice and her lessons are good. After my first lesson I was a bit overwhelmed because there were so many new things, but you always have to take the initiative yourself to get better.