建前

たてまえ

建て前立前立て前

[tatemae]

Meanings

1.Noun

face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)

2.Noun

ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house

本音と建前を使い分けるのは日本の文化だ。

Distinguishing between true feelings and facade is Japanese culture.

彼の発言は建前に過ぎないと思う。

I think his statement is just a facade.

建前だけで物事を進めると失敗する。

If you proceed with only facade, you will fail.