建て前

たてまえ

Also written as:
  • 建前, 立て前, 立前, 点て前
  • 点前 (てまえ, たてまえ)

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts) (only 建て前, 建前, 立て前, 立前).
    2. ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house (only 建て前, 建前).
    3. tea ceremony procedures; tea ceremony etiquette (only 立て前, 立前, 点て前, 点前).

Word informations

  • Common word: yes
  • JLPT Level: 1

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