noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
preliminary meeting; face-to-face introduction
Often used for a first meeting between families before a wedding, or an initial gathering where people meet in person for the first time.
来月、両家の顔合わせを行う予定です。
We plan to hold a meeting between the two families next month.
新しいプロジェクトのメンバーで顔
The new project members had a face-to-face introduction.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
costarring; appearing together; joint appearance
Used in entertainment contexts when performers appear together on stage, in a film, or on a program.
このドラマでは、人気俳優の顔合わせが実現した。
This drama features a costarring of popular actors.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
match-up; pairing; facing off
Sports term for a pairing or match-up between opponents or teams.
決勝戦の顔合わせは、昨年と同じカードになった。
The final match-up is the same pairing as last year.