noun
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
Refers to the surface, publicly presented aspect of something, often implying a contrast with the real situation or private truth. Commonly used as a noun or adverbially with に/は.
Antonyms: 裏向き
The ostensible reason was health problems, but there was actually another circumstance.
彼は表向きは冷静を装っていた。
He outwardly maintained a calm facade.