たてまえ

建 前

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

    • 少数民族の雇用促進政策とはいっても、建前にすぎず、現状はマイノリティーが職に就けるチャンスなどほとんどない。
      Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house