たてまえ建前tatemaeた建taてteまえ前maeたてまえ点前tatemaeてまえ点前temae
1.
The outwardly presented beliefs or principles that govern someone's actions or statements, often contrasting with their true feelings or intentions.
2.
The formal or official position taken in a discussion or negotiation that may not reflect personal opinions, emphasizing the difference between public appearance and private belief.
3.
A facade or pretense maintained in social interactions, where one conveys a particular attitude or policy for the sake of harmony or societal expectations.
Example:
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。