彼らは初対面の挨拶として握手を交わした。
They exchanged a handshake as a first-time greeting.
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He was nervous because it was their first meeting.
その犬は初対面の私にもすぐ懐いた
That dog took to me immediately, even though it was our first meeting.
初対面の挨拶の時に名刺を交換した。
We exchanged business cards when we first met.
初対面の人と打ち解けるのは、私にとって難しいことです。
It is difficult for me to open up to people I meet for the first time.
初対面なのに、いきなり呼び捨てにされた
Even though it was our first meeting, they suddenly called me by my name without an honorific.
初対面の相手に、そんな無遠慮な質問をするべきではない。
You shouldn't ask such impudent questions to someone you've just met.
初対面の相手に馴れ馴れしい口をきくべきではない。
One should not speak in an overly familiar way to someone they've just met.
Usage Notes
Used when meeting someone for the very first time.
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