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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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EASIA104 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I really love nakakubo sensei. She's so wholesome.
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EA104 · course not matched
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 matched
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 matched
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 matched
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 matched
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

No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.

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Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2026ASIALANG 104Second Semester Japanese
Spring 2026ASIALANG 113First Semester Elementary Japanese
Spring 2026ASIALANG 356Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Spring 2026ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Fall 2025ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2025ASIALANG 114Second Semester Elementary Japanese
Fall 2025ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2025ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Fall 2025INTLST 210International Learning Community Language Seminar
Spring 2025ASIALANG 104Second Semester Japanese
Spring 2025ASIALANG 356Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Spring 2025ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Fall 2024ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2024ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2024ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Spring 2024ASIALANG 104Second Semester Japanese
Spring 2024ASIALANG 356Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Spring 2024ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Fall 2023ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2023ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2023ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Spring 2023ASIALANG 104Second Semester Japanese
Spring 2023ASIALANG 113First Semester Elementary Japanese
Spring 2023ASIALANG 356Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Spring 2023ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Fall 2022ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2022ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2022ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Spring 2022ASIALANG 104Second Semester Japanese
Spring 2022ASIALANG 113First Semester Elementary Japanese
Spring 2022ASIALANG 356Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Spring 2022ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Fall 2021ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2021ASIALANG 114Second Semester Elementary Japanese
Fall 2021ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2021ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Fall 2020ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2020ASIALANG 114Second Semester Elementary Japanese
Fall 2020ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2020ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Spring 2020ASIALANG 104Second Semester Japanese
Spring 2020ASIALANG 113First Semester Elementary Japanese
Spring 2020ASIALANG 356Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Spring 2020ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Spring 2020ASIAN 699Directed Study
Fall 2019ASIALANG 103First Semester Japanese
Fall 2019ASIALANG 114Second Semester Elementary Japanese
Fall 2019ASIALANG 355First Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students
Fall 2019ASIALANG 376Japanese Conversation
Spring 2019ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Spring 2018ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Spring 2017ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Spring 2016ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Spring 2015ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication
Spring 2014ASIALANG 377Business Japanese Communication

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