現場
Meanings
actual spot; scene (of an incident)
Refers to the physical location where something happened, especially crimes, accidents, or disasters. Often used in news and police contexts.
The police arrived at the scene of the incident.
A crowd of onlookers gathered at the accident site.
on site; in the field; job site
Only with reading げんば
Used for workplaces where physical labor or practical operations occur, such as construction sites, factories, or fieldwork. Implies being present where the actual work happens, as opposed to an office.
He works at a construction site every day.
Let's decide the policy after hearing opinions from the field.
filming location; movie set
Only with reading げんば
Specifically refers to the place where a film, TV show, or video is being shot. Often used in entertainment industry contexts.
See also: 撮影現場
There were many staff members at the filming location.
The atmosphere on the set of that drama was very friendly.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が現場に駆けつけるfor someone to rush to the scene
The police officer rushed to the scene of the incident.
- 現場で働くto work on site (as opposed to in an office)
He has worked on construction sites for many years.
- 現場に立ち会うto be present at the site (to observe or supervise)
The inspector was present at the construction site.
- 現場を離れるto leave the scene/site
The culprit left the scene right away.