建前 tatemae
tatemae
Noun
1. face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
Related to 本音
shōsūminzokuno koyōsokushinsēsakuto haittemo tatemaeni sugizu genjōwa mainoritiiga shokuni tsukeru chansunado hotondo nai.
Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.
Noun
2. ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
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shōsūminzokuno koyōsokushinsēsakuto haittemo tatemaeni sugizu genjōwa mainoritiiga shokuni tsukeru chansunado hotondo nai.
Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.
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18 Variants Available
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tatemaede
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. For appearances' sake; Officially
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tatemaejārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It's not as it appears.; It's not just for show.
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tatemaejanaidesu
The polite negative form
1. It's not as it appears.; It's not the official story.
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tatemaedewārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It is not as it appears.; It's not the official story.
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tatemaejanakatta
The past negative form
1. Wasn't the established practice.; Wasn't the formal excuse.
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tatemaedarō
Expresses probability ("probably…")
1. Probably a formality.; Probably just for show.
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tatemaejārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. It wasn't the formal excuse.; It wasn't just for show.
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tatemaejanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't the formal excuse.; Wasn't being polite.
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tatemaedewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. It was not as stated.; It wasn't the official line.
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tatemaedattara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If it were outwardly…; If appearances were…
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tatemaedeareba
The "-eba" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If it is a formality; If it is a pretense
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tatemaenara
The "-nara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If it's a formality; If it's just for show
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