対面

This is the 2571st most frequent Japanese word.

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対面

Face-to-face.


In this sentence, '対面' (taimen) refers to a face-to-face or in-person interaction or meeting.

対面での会議が久しぶりだった。

It had been a long time since the last face-to-face meeting.


Here, '対面' (taimen) is used to describe a spatial opposition, meaning 'opposite' to something.

その物件は駅の対面にあります。

That property is located opposite the station.


In this context, '対面' (taimen) metaphorically refers to an oppositional or differing standpoint.

私たちの対面には、信念と価値観の違いがある。

Between us lies a contrast in beliefs and values.