建て前

たてまえ

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

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Noun
Romaji:
tatemae

Example Sentences

建て前があって、公の場ではきちんと話す

I have a face to save in public, so I speak properly in public

建て前を崩すと、友達を失うかもしれない

If I break my official stance, I might lose my friend