初はつ顔かお合あわせ

noun

first meeting; first face-to-face encounter; first contest

Used for the first time people meet in person, or the first match/contest between two parties. Often implies a formal or significant occasion.

• 両りょうチームの初はつ顔かお合あわせは来らい週しゅうの金きん曜よう日びです。

  The first match between the two teams is next Friday.

• 今日きょうは新あたらしい同どう僚りょうとの初はつ顔かお合あわせだった。

  Today was my first meeting with the new colleague.