English–Japanese
“spectators” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikanshū
Example
試合を見ていた観衆が大きな声で応援しました。shi ai o mi te i ta kan shū ga ō ki na koe de ō en shi ma shi ta
The spectators watching the game cheered loudly.
How to say “spectators” in Japanese
“Spectators” in Japanese is 観衆 (kanshū).
Describes a group of people gathered to watch an event, with attention on their role as viewers rather than participants.
Example sentences with 観衆
演奏が終わった後、観衆は静かに会場を後にしました。en sō ga o wa tta ato kan shū wa shizu ka ni kai jō o ato ni shi ma shi ta
After the performance ended, the audience quietly left the venue.
Tips for using 観衆
- In English, spectators usually watch a contest or performance, while audience is broader and can include people listening to a speech.