Definition of 建前 (たてまえ)
たてまえ
建前
たてまえ
tatemae
Common word
noun
1.
face, official stance, public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
See also:本音
2.
ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house(only relevant for 建前 and 建て前)
Other readings:
建て前【たてまえ】
、立前【たてまえ】
、立て前【たてまえ】
Related Kanji
| 建 | build |
| 前 | in front, before |
| 立 | stand up, rise, set up, erect |