ほんたてまえ
Meanings
Expression
Noun
1. one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
Kanji used
book
sound
build
in front of
Composed of
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house