A speaker should talk while watching the listener's reactions.
この番組は若い聞き手を対象にしている。
This program targets a young audience.
interviewer; questioner
Used when someone asks questions in an interview or inquiry setting. The listener is the one conducting the interview.
聞き手の質問に答えるのに緊張した。
I was nervous answering the interviewer's questions.
She became the listener for her friend's troubles.
On today's program, a famous author served as the interviewer.
At the meeting, I didn't speak up and just listened.
In a speech, it's important to speak with the listener in mind.