【Native Japanese speaker】Professional and Friendly Japanese Tutor – From Daily Conversation to Business Level

Find out more about Mira

• 1) Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

  I speak Japanese fluently because I was born and raised in Kobe, Japan.

• 2) Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

  A samurai, such as a character modeled after Miyamoto Musashi, representing the spirit of Bushido and Japanese values.

• 3) Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behavior in the language that you particularly like?

  「月がきれいですね」 ("The moon is beautiful, isn't it?") – a subtle and elegant expression unique to Japanese.

• 4) Why does speaking this language matter to you?

  Japanese is my mother tongue, and I strive to speak it correctly and beautifully through systematic learning.

• 5) What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

  Japanese has no closely related languages, which makes it challenging. Motivation and genuine interest in Japan are essential for learning.

• 6) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

  My father, from India, has lived in Japan for over 40 years. He speaks Japanese perfectly but struggles with reading and writing, which showed me firsthand how difficult Japanese can be.

• 7) How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

  Learning Italian as a third language, I visited Italy, which deepened my interest in the country, culture, and language, and increased my motivation to learn.

• 8) What makes you a Superprof in language?

  I teach not only Japanese but also the essence of "Japaneseness," carefully explaining subtle nuances and pronunciation so students can fully understand and feel confident using the language.