also: さきかた
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
I will reply after confirming that matter with the other party.
The meeting was postponed because of the other party's circumstances.
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.
The documents are scheduled to arrive at the destination tomorrow morning.
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.
A light could be seen ahead on the road.
Please contact the other party for the details.
We'll decide the meeting date after asking about the other party's schedule.
We haven't gotten a reply from the other party yet.
The package should arrive at its destination by tomorrow.