This is the 1470th most frequent Japanese word.
観客
Audience; spectators.
The word "観客" refers to the attendees or audience who are watching and appreciating a performance.
観客は拍手をして、演奏をたたえる。
The audience applauds, honoring the performance.
Here, "観客" indicates the people who occupy the seating area of a venue.
観客席は満員で、空席がありません。
The audience seating is full, and there are no empty seats.
In this sentence, "観客" refers to the collective audience whose feedback influences future plans.