たてまえ

建前

face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)

N5Common wordNoun
Noun
faceofficial stancepublic 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(しょく)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.