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建前 (たてまえ)

Definition

建前 refers to the facade or socially acceptable behavior that people display in public.

Related terms

本音 (ほんね): It represents one's true thoughts, feelings, or intentions that they may not openly express.

礼儀正しい (れいぎただしい): This term means "polite" or "well-mannered" and is often associated with displaying proper 建前 in social interactions.

外交的な態度 (がいこうてきなたいど): It translates to "diplomatic attitude" and can be used to describe someone who is skilled at maintaining a socially acceptable 建前.

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