建前 たてまえ face N1 #5,367 Meanings also 建て前 · 立前 · 立て前 noun face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts) ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house Its kanji 建 ケン、コン · た.てる、た.て、-だ.て、た.つ build 前 ゼン · まえ、-まえ in front, before