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建前
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 建前.
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Entry
1
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
Examples
少数民族の雇用促進政策とはいっても、建前にすぎず、現状はマイノリティーが職に就けるチャンスなどほとんどない。
Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.
2
建前／建て前 only
ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
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