Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the idea of 'participants' in Japanese, from formal event attendees to everyday group members.
participants (in an event)
Referring to individuals who are actively involved in a planned event, contest, course, or study.
The most common and neutral word for 'participant' in events, meetings, classes, surveys, etc.
The number of participants in the event exceeded 100.
Thank you to all the participants.
Specifically refers to people who attend a meeting, class, or formal gathering. Emphasizes presence rather than active participation.
There were five participants at the meeting.
Used for participants in sports competitions or athletic events.
The participants lined up at the start line.
Referring to those who take part in a conversation, debate, workshop, or joint effort.
Again the default choice for any kind of participatory activity, including discussions and workshops.
The discussion participants actively exchanged opinions.
Refers to 'concerned parties' or 'stakeholders' – people involved in a matter, often in business or legal contexts.
Commonly used for members of a team, group, or project. More casual than 参加者 and implies belonging.
When you want to refer to the number or list of participants, often in reports or statistics.
参加者 (sankasha) is for active participation in any event. 出席者 (shusseki-sha) is specifically for attendance at meetings, classes, or formal gatherings where presence is recorded. Use 出席者 when roll is taken.
The number of participants (attending) the class was low.
参加者 implies active involvement. For spectators or audience, use 観客 (kankyaku) or 聴衆 (chōshū) instead.
The project participants gathered to discuss.
チームのメンバーは全員初心者です。
All the team participants are beginners.
Please check the number of participants.