たてまえ
建前
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
face•official stance•public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
Noun
ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
Example Sentences
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.