野次馬
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 野 | 次 | 馬 |
| や Grade: 2 | じ Grade: 3 | うま Grade: 2 |
Alternative forms
- 弥次馬
Noun
野次馬 (hiragana やじうま, rōmaji yajiuma)
- onlookers, rubberneckers, curious bystanders especially at an emergency such as a fire or accident
Usage notes
This term has negative connotations and one should be careful about using it to refer to other people.