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Have you ever wanted to go to Tokyo? Eating real ramen? Or reading manga in its original form? Japanese culture is amazing. What about the language? It opens those doors. And it's not as hard as you think it is. Really.

A lot of people get scared. Different ways to write. Grammar that is different. But don't worry. You have found TutorMitra. Your ideal Japanese teacher. We make learning fun. Possible fun.

Think about having a guide. Someone who is familiar with the way. Someone who can explain each step slowly. We offer that. This is where your path to speaking Japanese fluently begins.

### Your First Challenge: The Three Scripts

Japanese has *three* ways to write. Yes, three! Don't freak out. It's doable. First, Hiragana. phonetic. Sounds that are simple. Like our alphabet, but the letters stand for syllables.

Next is Katakana. Also sounds like. For words from other languages. "Coffee" turns into コーヒー (kōhī). Words that come from other languages. Names of brands. If you know Hiragana, Katakana is easy. Really.

Last but not least, Kanji. These letters are taken from Chinese. Each one has a meaning. An idea. Like "person" (人) or "tree" (木). This is the most important one. But worth it.

Your Japanese tutor will slowly introduce them to you. First, hiragana. Next is Katakana. Then Kanji, one piece at a time. Take your time. Make a strong base.

### Basic Greetings: How to Start a Conversation

First impressions are important. They do too in Japanese. "Hello" in Japanese is こんにちは (konnichiwa). Easy. Important. Get it. Use it.

"Thank you" in Japanese is ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu). A little longer. Very nice. In Japanese, it's important to use polite forms. Your Japanese tutor will point this out.

Say "Goodbye" in Japanese: さようなら (sayounara). But a lot of the time, people say "See you later" (mata ne). Less formal. More common with friends. The setting is everything.

Particles are what hold Japanese together.

This is where Japanese grammar starts to get interesting. Small words are called particles. Attached to nouns. To verbs. They show how grammar works. They hold everything together.

"wa" (は): This shows what the sentence is about. "Watashi *wa* Genki desu." (I *am* fine). "ga" (が): Shows who the subject is. "o" (を) marks the direct object.

Particles can be hard to work with. There aren't any direct English equivalents for them. But they are very important. Your Japanese teacher will make you do them over and over. With a lot of examples. Until they click.

### SOV! Sentence Structure

Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) is the order of words in English. "I eat sushi." The order of words in Japanese is Subject-Object-Verb (SOV). "I eat sushi." (I eat sushi).

The verb is always at the end. It will take some time to get used to this. But it stays the same. Once you get it, making sentences is a lot easier.

Your Japanese teacher will give you sentence patterns. Take them apart. Soon, you'll be able to make your own Japanese sentences. Like a pro.

### Verb Conjugation: Formal and Casual

Verbs in Japanese change. Not for people (I, you, he). But for the tense. And formality. Very important. There is the "masu" form for polite speech. "Tabemasu" means to eat.

And the "dictionary" form for everyday speech. "Taberu" means "to eat." It's very important to know when to use which. It depends on who you are talking to. And the state of things.

Your Japanese teacher will go over the rules with you. Help you get better. Because using formal language incorrectly can lead to awkward situations. Stay away from those!

### Adjectives: How to Describe the World

What do you say when you want to say "beautiful"? Or "large"? There are two kinds of adjectives in Japanese. "i-adjectives" and "na-adjectives." They act in different ways.

The last letter of "i-adjectives" is い (i). Like 暑い (atsui), which means "hot." They change nouns directly. "Atsui hi" means "hot day." "Na-adjectives" need the word "na" (na) before a noun. 綺麗な (kirei na) means "beautiful." "Beautiful flower" in Japanese is "kirei na hana."

These rules will help you talk about things. People. Places. Your Japanese teacher will give you lists. And practice. A lot of practice.

### Counting: It's Not Only 1, 2, 3

Counting in Japanese can be... different. What you are counting matters! People, long cylindrical things, flat thin things, and small round things. Each one has its own counter.

For general things, use "hitotsu" or "futatsu." For small animals, use "ippiki" or "nihiki." "ichi mai" and "ni mai" for flat things. Is this confusing? A little.

But your Japanese tutor will make it easier. Take it apart. First, you'll learn the most common counters. Don't try to remember everything at once. Put your attention on real-world use.

### Basic Questions: How to Get Information

It's important to ask questions. "Is this all right?" "Where is the station?" Japanese question words are どこ (doko - where), だれ (dare - who), and なに (nani - what).

You can change a sentence into a question by adding か (ka) at the end. "How much is this?" How much is this? (Kore wa ikura desu ka?) Easy. Stylish.

Your Japanese teacher will show you how to say common things. How to get directions. How to place an order for food. We want to communicate in a useful way.

### Saying What You Like and Don't Like

"I enjoy sushi." "I don't like natto." It's easy to say what you want. Like "suki desu." "Kirai desu" means "dislike." You often use the word が (ga) to say what you like.

"I like sushi." (I like sushi.) "I don't like natto." (I don't like natto.) Your Japanese teacher will give you lists of things to do and eat. So you can say what you want.

### Getting to Know Culture: More Than Words

Words aren't the only thing that make up language. It's a way of life. How polite you are. Social signs. How to talk to people. When to bow. When to say "sumimasen," which means "excuse me" or "sorry."

These little things matter. They are polite. They get along with each other. Your Japanese tutor won't only teach you grammar. They'll show you how to talk to people. In a real way.

We tell each other stories. Stories. How life is in Japan. About traditions. Because knowing the culture makes learning the language more fun. It makes it real.

The Journey Goes On: Kanji

The big one is kanji. There are thousands of characters. Each one has a meaning. And a lot of the time, more than one reading. It looks scary. But it's a long race. Not a race.

Your Japanese tutor will teach you Kanji in a smart way. Start with the ones that are most common. Separate them into radicals. Learn by making connections. Make memory aids.

Don't try to remember them all at once. Pay attention to recognition. Then write. Then figuring out what they mean. Learning kanji is a lifelong process. A lovely one.

### How to Say It Right

It's not too hard to say Japanese words. Vowels are clear. Consonants are easy to hear. No hard "th" sounds. Or rolling "r"s.

But pitch accent is very important. The pitch of a word can change its meaning. "Hashi" can mean "chopsticks" or "bridge." Your Japanese tutor will help you hear the difference. And make it.

Listen to practice. Speak out loud. Copy what native speakers say. Most of our tutors are native or almost native speakers. They give you real examples of how to pronounce words.

Your path to fluency starts now!

It's a great adventure to learn Japanese. It opens up new worlds. Making new friends. New ways to think. Don't let doubt hold you back.

TutorMitra has arrived. With Japanese tutors who know what they're doing. Lessons made just for you. Scheduling that is flexible. Prices that are reasonable. It's not as far away as you think to speak Japanese.

Make that first move. Get in touch with us today. Start your journey with your own Japanese tutor now! We're happy to help you do well.