見透かす

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 見透かす（みすかす） means discerning feelings or thoughts that are not openly shown.
• Basic usage: Use it for perceiving anxiety behind a smile or seeing through another person's thoughts.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Looking at appearances versus seeing what lies behind them
  • 見る broadly describes looking or seeing; 見透かす focuses on discerning intentions or feelings hidden behind appearances.