たてまえ
建前
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
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.