せけんてい
Noun
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appearance (in the eyes of society), decency
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世間体を気にして行動する。
To act out of concern for appearances in society.
彼は世間体を重んじるあまり、自分の意見を言えなかった。
He valued social appearances so much that he couldn't express his own opinion.
日本では、世間体を保つことが人間関係において重要視される。
In Japan, maintaining social appearances is considered important in human relationships.
彼女は世間体を考えて、望まない結婚を選んだ。
She chose an undesirable marriage, considering social appearances.
世間体ばかりを気にしていては、真の幸福は得られないだろう。
If you only care about social appearances, you probably won't achieve true happiness.
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