noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person
Used for a direct, in-person meeting, often with a nuance of formality or importance. Common in business and official contexts.
明日、クライアントと初めて対面する。
I will meet the client face-to-face for the first time tomorrow.
オンラインではなく、対面
I prefer an in-person interview rather than online.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
facing each other; opposing; confronting
Describes two things or people positioned opposite each other, or a confrontational situation. Also used in traffic contexts for oncoming vehicles.
対面する二つのビル。
Two buildings facing each other.
対面交通の道路では、右側を走ってはいけない。
On roads with opposing traffic, you must not drive on the right side.