1.
press conference, public statement
A formal meeting where a public figure addresses reporters and answers questions. The most common usage in modern Japanese.
記者会見を開く。
To hold a press conference.
社長が緊急会見を行った。
The company president held an emergency press conference.
引退会見で涙を見せた。
He showed tears at the retirement press conference.
2.
meeting, audience, interview
A formal meeting between important persons, such as heads of state or dignitaries.
両国の首脳が会見した。
The leaders of the two countries met.
大統領との会見が実現した。
A meeting with the president was realized.
天皇陛下に会見を許された。
They were granted an audience with the Emperor.
GRAMMAR: Functions as a noun and as a する verb (会見する).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 記者会見 (press conference)
- 緊急会見 (emergency press conference)
- 会見を開く (to hold a conference)
- 首脳会見 (summit meeting)