noun
hearing person; person with normal hearing
Used in contexts discussing deafness or hearing ability, often in contrast with deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
健聴者には聞こえる音が、聴覚障害者には聞こえないことがある。
Sounds that are audible to hearing people may not be heard by those with hearing impairments.
Specifically a deaf person, often used within the Deaf community.
Compound of 健 (healthy, normal) + 聴 (hearing) + 者 (person).