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TAKAKO NAKAKUBO

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Raw average: 4.83/5 from 23 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 matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Nakakubo sensei is probably one of my favorite professors i've had so far but also my most challenging. She gives a ton of homework, for good reason it's a 4 credit class however as long as you go to class everyday and actually study you'll find the class to be a lot easier.
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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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Classes with TAKAKO NAKAKUBO

ASIALANG 104

Second Semester Japanese

4 credits

Second Semester Japanese focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to communicate in basic everyday situations, continuing from ASIALANG 103.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Takako NakakuboBenjamin Ostrow+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ASIALANG 113

First Semester Elementary Japanese

Credits unavailable

First Semester Elementary Japanese focuses on proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to communicate in basic everyday situations.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Takako NakakuboAnju Kinoshita

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ASIALANG 356

Second Semester Asian Language for Graduate Students

4 credits

ASIALANG 356: graduate second-semester Asian language study with research-linked vocabulary and reflection.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Takako NakakuboTianlu Zhang+9 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ASIALANG 377

Business Japanese Communication

3 credits

Business Japanese Communication enhances oral and written skills for business contexts, reviewing grammar and honorifics while covering cultural factors influencing Japanese business practices.

No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources

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Takako Nakakubo

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
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

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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