観衆|かんしゅうkanshuu[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounspectators; onlookers; members of the audience
   そのショーは観衆かんしゅうには楽たのしいものであった。↗

   The show was pleasing to the audience.

• Synonym観客かんきゃくNeutralThe most common word for spectators at shows or matches, as in 「観客動員数」; 「観衆」 stresses a large crowd gathered to watch.
• SynonymオーディエンスNeutralLoanword for an audience or listeners, or a target group; leans toward media and marketing contexts.
• Antonym演者えんじゃWrittenWritten/formal term for a performer or speaker; stands opposite the watching 「観衆」.
• Antonym出演者しゅつえんしゃNeutralThose who take part in a performance; stands opposite the watching 「観衆」.

Use 「観衆」 for a large crowd gathered to watch a match or event, as in 「大観衆」. For spectators in general, 「観客」 is the usual word; 「オーディエンス」 suits media audiences. The opposite side is 「出演者」, or written 「演者」.

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