expression, suru verb (special)
read between the lines; see beyond the surface
Literary idiomatic expression meaning to perceive the deeper meaning or hidden intent behind written words. Often used in formal or intellectual contexts.
彼の文章は簡潔だが、眼光紙背に徹する読者なら真意がわかる。
His writing is concise, but a reader who can read between the lines will understand his true intent.
古典を読むときは、眼光紙背に徹する姿勢が求められる。
When reading classics, one needs an attitude of seeing beyond the surface.