建前

たてまえ

face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house

JLPT N1 Common word Intermediate Japanese L15 Also written 建て前、立前、立て前

Meanings

  1. Noun

    face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
  2. ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house

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