相あいまみえる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

meet face to face; have an audience with; meet (formally)

Formal, somewhat literary verb for meeting someone, especially in an official or ceremonial context. Often implies a face-to-face encounter with a superior or dignitary. The cross-reference to 見える (まみえる) suggests a related humble or formal usage.

See also: 見える (まみえる)

• 国こく王おうに相あいまみえる栄えい誉よを得えた。

  I had the honor of meeting the king face to face.

• 両りょう国こくの首しゅ脳のうが相あいまみえて会かい談だんを行おこなった。

  The leaders of both countries met face to face and held talks.