expression, godan verb (-su)
General meeting or encountering someone in person, often with a nuance of coming face-to-face. Equivalent to 顔を合わせる (sense 1).
See also: 顔を合わせる
久しぶりに彼と顔を合わした。
I met him for the first time in a while.
There are many people you meet for the first time at the conference.
expression, godan verb (-su)
Used when actors, performers, or public figures appear together in the same production or event. Equivalent to 顔を合わせる (sense 2).
See also: 顔を合わせる
あの二人が同じ映画で顔を合わすのは初めてだ。
It's the first time those two co-star in the same movie.
expression, godan verb (-su)
Used in competitive contexts such as sports or games, where opponents are matched or face each other. Equivalent to 顔を合わせる (sense 3).
See also: 顔を合わせる
決勝で強豪と顔を合わすことになった。
We ended up facing a strong opponent in the finals.