Gloss and Reading

Gloss

Gloss noun - A deceptively attractive external appearance.

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Reading and gloss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reading" instead a noun "Gloss".

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Reading noun - A presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view.

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Gloss and reading are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss" instead a noun "Reading".

Nearby Words: read, reader, readable, readout, readability

Sometimes, the gloss will show a non-standard reading or another kanji, usually to clarify or highlight a particular nuance the author wishes to convey.

Source: Alternate Character Reading
Conversely, if you gloss over the very real appeal, you end up with a bad habit that it seems no rational person would ever pick up (akin to an ad reading "Stop Punching Kittens").

Source: Do Not Do This Cool Thing
Comments: While LittleNK's mastery over the English language isn't perfect, the plot makes the reading more than worth it to gloss over the mild errors scattered here and there.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Hikaru no Go

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