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[た(立)·て·まえ(前)]
tatemae
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[たて(建)·まえ(前)]
tatemae
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[た(建)·て·まえ(前)]
tatemae
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[たて(立)·まえ(前)]
tatemae
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Root Words:

[た(立)·て + まえ(前)]
tate + mae

English Meaning(s) for 立て前

noun
  1. face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
  2. ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
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Definition and Synonyms for 立て前

Face status in the eyes of others
Synonyms: めんこ, 建前, 点前, 表, 表, 面子, 面目, 顔, 顔, 顔面
Policy a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Synonyms: ポリシー, 建前, 政策, 政綱, 方策, 方針, 施策

Meanings for each kanji in 立て前

» stand up; rise; set up; erect
» in front; before

Categories 立て前 is a member of

Plan Of Action a plan for actively doing something
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Position the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
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