to do something without enthusiasm
熱意なしに何かをする (netsui nashi ni nanika o suru)
"He’s just going through the motions at work."
"彼は職場でただ形だけのことをしている。" (kare wa shokuba de tada katachi dake no koto o shite iru)
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficu...
to stay positive and hopeful in a difficult situation
to hide or suppress your emotions
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
