Translation guide
A person who watches an event, especially a sports event, without participating.
To refer to someone watching a public event like a sports game, concert, or ceremony.
The most common and neutral word for a spectator or audience member at an event.
The spectators were absorbed in the game.
A person who watches something out of curiosity, like a sightseer or onlooker. Can be used for spectators at events, but often implies casual observation.
Onlookers gathered at the scene of the accident.
Specifically a spectator of a sports match or competition. More formal and less common in everyday speech.
The spectators quietly watched the match.
To specifically refer to someone watching a sports game.
To describe someone who watches an incident or activity without being involved, often casually.
Refers to a crowd of curious onlookers, often at accidents or disturbances. Has a slightly negative nuance of rubbernecking.
A crowd of onlookers gathered, troubling the police.
Neutral term for onlookers or sightseers. Less negative than 野次馬.
観客 is for paying spectators at organized events. 見物人 is for casual onlookers or sightseers. 野次馬 is for rubberneckers at incidents, often with a negative tone.
The team's supporters are enthusiastic.
Onlookers were watching the construction work.