Noun
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
see 本音
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。Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired. ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
Also written 建て前【たてまえ】、立前【たてまえ】、立て前【たてまえ】