face to face; one-on-one; between two people
Describes a direct, private interaction between two people, often implying a close or intimate setting. Commonly used with verbs like 話す, 飲む, or 会う.
How about we grab a drink just the two of us tonight?
I had a chance to talk one-on-one with my boss.
Kana spelling is common in casual writing.
Derived from the verb 差す (さす, 'to point, face') combined with the particle で, literally meaning 'in a facing manner'. The exact historical development is uncertain.