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Takako Nakakubo

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Raw average: 4.86/5 from 22 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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EASIA104 · course not matched2025-09-25

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

I really love nakakubo sensei. She's so wholesome.

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EA104 · course not matched2024-05-01

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Nakakubo sensei is an absolute treat of a teacher who is always on time, prepared, and most importantly always a joy to learn with! She drives a hard ship and always requests a lot out of her students, but if you're up for the task you'll have an amazing experience and learn so much!

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EASIA103 · course not matched2022-04-16

Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5

Very good teacher and the class was easy + fun. Be ready for daily classes + homework, but that is expected for language classes.

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EASIA104 · course not matched2019-04-11

Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5

She teaches a foreign language. Take everything you know about any foreign language, and it applies. Be there every day, take notes, practice when you can. Shes an amazing teacher though, loves all the students, and wants everyone to succeed. Will not hold you hand, but will do her best so you can too.

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EASIA103 · course not matched2018-02-26

Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5

She cares a lot about her students and wants to see everyone succeed. One of the nicest professors I have ever had here at UW. She's also a great teacher! cannot recommend her enough! Just be prepared to put in a lot of work outside of class. It is a 6 credit course for a reason.

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EASIAN103 · course not matched2018-01-18

Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5

Japanese is not an easy language to learn, but Nakakubo-sensei tries to make it as accessible as possible. She is well prepared for class and always has a smile on her face. Participation isn't strictly necessary, but, being a language class, it is recommended. Just a tip: Read the chapter in the textbook before going to class. It really helps!

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Classes with Takako Nakakubo

ASIALANG 103

First Semester Japanese

4 credits

First Semester Japanese teaches basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for everyday communication.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.66 GPA, 78.7% A/AB (n=122 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.44 GPA, 71.3% A/AB (n=101 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=112 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Takako Nakakubo Anju Kinoshita+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

ASIALANG 355

First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students

4 credits

First-semester Asian language study for graduate students, focusing on vocabulary development and reflection on research language goals.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Takako Nakakubo Tianlu Zhang+12 more

No recorded grade history

ASIALANG 376

Japanese Conversation

3 credits

Japanese Conversation course that enhances oral communication skills in various everyday contexts.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.90 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

Takako Nakakubo

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

ASIAN 299

Directed Study

1–3 credits

ASIAN 299 is a directed study course allowing undergraduates to conduct projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Takako Nakakubo Charo D Etcheverry+14 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

ASIAN 698

Directed Study

2–3 credits

ASIAN 698 is a directed study course allowing students to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Takako Nakakubo Charo D Etcheverry+13 more

No recorded grade history

INTLST 210

International Learning Community Language Seminar

1 credits

INTLST 210 is an International Learning Community language seminar that promotes understanding of international and cross-cultural issues, teaches related target language vocabulary, and encourages collaborative learning among ILC members.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Takako Nakakubo Barbara Rodriguez-Guridi+3 more

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Recorded teaching history

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Term	Course	Title
Fall 2026	ASIALANG 103	First Semester Japanese
Fall 2026	ASIALANG 355	First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2026	ASIALANG 376	Japanese Conversation
Fall 2026	ASIAN 299	Directed Study
Fall 2026	ASIAN 698	Directed Study
Fall 2026	INTLST 210	International Learning Community Language Seminar

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