honneto tatemae
1. one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
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1. one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
1. real intention; motive
1. face; official stance
2. ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
1. That's not my true feeling.; That's not what I really mean.
1. Not my true feelings.; Not honest.
1. Probably honest.; Probably their true feelings.
1. True feelings of; Genuine intention of
1. Wasn't honest.; Wasn't genuine.
1. Was my true feelings.; Was what I really meant.
1. True feelings; Real intention