English–Japanese
“official stance” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitatemae
Example
会社の建前では、残業はないことになっています。kai sha no tate mae de wa zan gyō wa na i ko to ni na tte i ma su
Officially, the company says there is no overtime.
How to say “official stance” in Japanese
“Official stance” in Japanese is 建前 (tatemae).
Describes the position or attitude presented openly to others, whether or not it matches a person's private feelings.
Example sentences with 建前
取引先には、会社の建前を丁寧に伝えます。torihiki saki ni wa gai sha no tate mae o tei nei ni tsuta e ma su
We carefully explain the company's official stance to our business partner.
Tips for using 建前
- 建前 (tatemae) may refer to a position maintained for social harmony, so its use does not always carry a strongly negative meaning.