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    顔を合わせる機会がない (kao o awaseru kikai ga nai - have no opportunity to meet)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines '顔を合わせる' (kao o awaseru - literally 'to put faces together,' meaning to meet face-to-face) with '機会がない' (kikai ga nai - 'there is no opportunity'). The 'を' (o) particle marks '顔' (kao - face) as the direct object of '合わせる' (awaseru - to join/bring together). The entire '顔を合わせる' acts as a noun modifier for '機会' (kikai - opportunity).

    Sample sentences

    最近、彼とは仕事が忙しくて顔を合わせる機会がない。

    Recently, I'm busy with work, so I have no opportunity to meet with him.

    リモートワークになってから、同僚と顔を合わせる機会が減った。

    Since we started working remotely, the opportunities to meet face-to-face with colleagues have decreased.

    引っ越してから、友人とはなかなか顔を合わせる機会がないですね。

    After moving, I don't get much chance to meet up with my friends.

    Quick facts

    nuance:The '顔を合わせる' part emphasizes a physical, face-to-face encounter, often implying a personal interaction or discussion. It's not just about being in the same place, but directly engaging with someone.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    最近、彼とは仕事が忙しくて顔を合わせる機会がない。

    Recently, I'm busy with work, so I have no opportunity to meet with him.

    リモートワークになってから、同僚と顔を合わせる機会が減った。

    Since we started working remotely, the opportunities to meet face-to-face with colleagues have decreased.

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