Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “建て前”

建て前

たてまえ

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

Example sentence

Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

建
On
けん;こん
Kun
た.てる;た.て;-だ.て;た.つ
Stroke count
9

・build

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前
On
ぜん
Kun
まえ;-まえ
Stroke count
9

・in front

・before

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