建前
たてまえ
tatemae
nounVocabularyLevel 91 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

建前 (たてまえ (tatemae)) means "face". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

face

Also : facade · principle · official stance

Example Sentences

私は建前が好きです。

わたしはたてまえがすきです。

I like face.

Kanji in this word

建
Build
Kunた.てる、た.て、だ.て
Onけん、こん
JLPT N4
前
Before
Kunまえ
Onぜん
JLPT N5

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