to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
より長くて美しい道を選んで行くこと (yori nagakute utsukushii michi o erande iku koto)
"Let’s take the scenic route through the mountains."
"山を通って景色の良い道を行こう。" (yama o tootte keshiki no yoi michi o ikou)
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
to make someone feel happier
To try to make the best possible impression
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
alert, smart, and quick to react
