also: さきかた
noun
the other party; the other side; they
Often used in business or formal communication for the person, company, customer, or side one is dealing with, as opposed to 当方, 'our side'.
Antonyms: 当方
その件は先方に確認してから返事します。
I will reply after confirming that matter with the other party.
The meeting was postponed because of the other party's circumstances.
noun
destination; the place at the other end
Only with reading せんぽう
Used for the place or end to which someone or something is going, often in formal contexts such as visits, deliveries, or business contact. This overlaps in practice with the 'other party' sense.
書類は明日の午前中に先方へ届く予定です。
The documents are scheduled to arrive at the destination tomorrow morning.
先方に着いたら、担当者に挨拶してください。
When you arrive there, please greet the person in charge.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Only with reading せんぽう
Spatial use meaning a place ahead or in front. It is less common and more written or literary than 前方 in modern Japanese.
道の先方に灯りが見えた。
A light could be seen ahead on the road.