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Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.

建前 — Public position; stated principle

たてまえ

tatemae

Meaning

Public position; stated principle

Original example

建前と実際の運用に差があります。

There is a gap between the stated principle and actual practice.

Cultural context and nuance

An outward position or formal principle. Can contrast with 本音 without automatically meaning deceit.

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