I remember it like it was yesterday.
"彼女は全行娼婦です"
When I read those words in class, the teacher went silent. My more experienced neighbor quickly corrected me: "No, not SHOUFU, SHUFU." I was confused at first, but later I learned that "zengyoushufu" means full-time housewife, while "zengyoushoufu" means a full-time prostitute. The difference was just one vowel.
This was nearly four years ago. Since then, I’ve made countless mistakes in my Japanese learning journey.
"Namehoudai" means something completely different from "Nomihoudai."
Saying "sawattekudasai" instead of "suwattekudasai" turns you from a nice and caring person into a creep.
And even if you understand the language, the next step is to grasp the culture behind it.

I created this channel to help you get more fond of japanese language and culture. Let me help you understand japans culture and language to have your own insightful "Aha moment" (HIRAMEKI), like I did with "zengyoushoufu." Your Hirameki.Insight