観衆

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 観衆 and read かんしゅう, it denotes a crowd watching a performance, contest, or public event.
• Basic usage: It suits spectators applauding or following action at a venue.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Watching rather than listening
  • The focus is a group observing an event, unlike an audience defined mainly as listeners.