観客
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Noun referring to people watching a performance or event. Often used with counters like 『人』 (nin, for people), e.g., 『観客がたくさんいる』 (kankyaku ga takusan iru, 'there are many spectators').
Theme
At a local theater, User and their friend Aya are watching a play and commenting on the crowd's reaction.
観客
かんきゃく
audience / spectator(s)
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Picture an 'audience' watching a 'kangaroo' show — 'kangaroo' sounds like 'kankyaku'. Imagine a 'can' of 'kyaku' (guest) watching: 'Can-kyaku' → 観客 (kankyaku, 'audience / Spectator').
Cultural Note
In Japanese theaters or sports events, 『観客』 (kankyaku) refers to the audience or spectators. It's common to hear phrases like 『観客席』 (kankyakuseki, 'audience seats') or 『観客の拍手』 (kankyaku no hakushu, 'audience applause').
Forms
Base: 観客Noun referring to people watching a performance or event. Often used with counters like 『人』 (nin, for people), e.g., 『観客がたくさんいる』 (kankyaku ga takusan iru, 'there are many spectators').