出場

• Reading: しゅつじょう
• Romaji: shutsujou
• Kanji breakdown: 出 (shutsu) — to go out; 場 (jou/ba) — place, arena
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯ.tsɯ.dʑoː/

Meaning

Participation; entry. Competing or appearing in a contest, game, or event.

A する verb (出場する — to participate/enter a competition). Specifically used for competitive events: sports tournaments, music competitions, TV shows, and similar. 出場者 means participant/competitor, 出場権 means right to participate. Different from 参加 (general participation) in its competitive, performance-oriented nuance.

Examples

1. 来月のマラソン大会に出場する予定だ。 I'm planning to compete in next month's marathon.
2. 彼女はオリンピックに出場した経験がある。 She has experience competing in the Olympics.
3. 出場者全員がステージに集まった。 All the participants gathered on stage.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, competitions, events

Tone: energetic

Origin & History

Compound of 出 (shutsu, to go out) and 場 (jou, place/arena). Literally 'going out to the arena' — stepping onto the stage or field to compete.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal