Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “建前”

建前

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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