立て前
N1たてまえ
建前建て前立前
[tatemae]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
Example Sentences
立て前では賛成だが、本音では反対している。
Officially he agrees, but privately he is opposed.
日本社会では立て前と本音の使い分けが重要だ。
In Japanese society, distinguishing between public stance and true feelings is important.
立て前だけでは信頼関係を築くことはできない。
You cannot build a trusting relationship on pretense alone.