1. making one's debut; making one's first appearance (esp. 顔見せ)

2. (just) showing one's face; showing up (esp. 顔見せ)

3. introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors) (esp. 顔見世)

4. December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform (esp. 顔見世)