noun
outfield
Baseball term for the grassy area beyond the infield. Contrasts with 内野 (infield).
See also: 内野 (ないや)
彼は外野の守備が上手い。
He is good at fielding in the outfield.
Abbreviation of 外野手. Refers to a player positioned in the outfield.
See also: 外野手 (がいやしゅ)
外野が打球を捕った。
The outfielder caught the batted ball.
noun
outfield bleachers
Abbreviation of 外野席. The seating area beyond the outfield fence.
See also: 外野席
外野で応援するのが好きだ。
I like cheering from the outfield bleachers.
noun
outsider; third party; onlooker
Figurative use derived from the baseball sense. Refers to someone not directly involved in a matter, often used in expressions like 外野から口を出す (to butt in from the sidelines).
外野がとやかく言う問題じゃない。
This isn't a matter for outsiders to nitpick.
外野から口を出さないでくれ。
Don't butt in from the sidelines.