Translation guide
The English word "turnout" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: attendance at an event, a result or outcome, and a place where a road widens or a vehicle can turn. It also touches on specialized uses like clothing, equipment, and dance.
Expressing how many people came to an event, gathering, or election
voter turnout · high turnout · low turnout · turnout at the concert
Literally 'number of participants'. Neutral and widely used for events, meetings, etc.
昨日のイベントの参加者数は多かった。
The turnout for yesterday's event was large.
Specifically 'number of attendees', often for formal gatherings or classes.
会議の出席者数が少なかった。
The turnout at the meeting was low.
Specifically 'voter turnout' in elections.
今回の選挙の投票率は低かった。
The voter turnout in this election was low.
A more casual way to say 'people gathered' or 'turnout was good', focusing on the action.
思ったより人が集まった。
The turnout was better than expected.
Describing how something turned out, the final result
General word for 'result' or 'outcome'. Works in most contexts.
選挙の結果は驚きだった。
The turnout of the election was surprising.
Emphasizes the fruits or achievements, often positive.
Used when asking about or predicting the outcome. 'How it turns out'.
結果がどうなるか見てみよう。
Let's see how the turnout goes.
Referring to a turnout on a road, a passing place, or a lay-by
Standard term for a turnout or passing place on a narrow road.
狭い道で待避所を使って車をよけた。
I used a turnout on the narrow road to let the car pass.
Similar to 待避所, sometimes used for emergency turnouts.
Descriptive phrase: 'a place where the road widens'. Not a fixed term but understandable.
あの道幅が広くなっている所で待ってて。
Wait at that turnout where the road widens.
Describing a person's set of clothes or gear, often stylish or for a specific purpose
General word for attire or dress. Can imply turnout in the sense of how someone is dressed.
彼の今日の服装はとてもおしゃれだ。
His turnout today is very stylish.
Refers to equipment or gear, often for outdoor activities or military.
A slightly literary or old-fashioned word for one's appearance or attire.
Referring to the outward rotation of the legs in ballet
French term used in ballet worldwide, including Japan. Means 'outward'.
バレエではアン・ドゥオールが重要だ。
Turnout is important in ballet.
Descriptive phrase: 'outward rotation from the hip joint'. Used in instructional contexts.
股関節からの外向きの回転を意識してください。
Please be conscious of your turnout.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'turnout'. Always choose the word that matches the specific meaning you intend.
参加者数 is for participants in any event, while 出席者数 implies a roll-call or formal attendance, like in a meeting or class.
抗議デモの参加者数は膨大だった。
The turnout at the protest was huge.
参加者数の少なさに驚いた。
We were surprised by the low turnout.
The turnout of the project was excellent.
We took a break at a turnout on the mountain road.
I got my hiking turnout ready.
彼のいでたちは立派だった。
His turnout was splendid.