(がいや)

がいや
noun
outfield; outsiders
leisure
1. outfield
The area of a baseball field beyond the infield, or the players who defend that area.
ボール外野(がいや)()んだ
The ball flew to the outfield.
外野(がいや)フライアウトになった。
He was out on an outfield fly.
2. outsiders, bystanders
People who are not directly involved in a situation but make comments or criticism from the sidelines.
外野(がいや)からあれこれ()われる
To be criticized by outsiders.
I don't pay attention to what outsiders say.
The outsiders are noisy, but let's decide among ourselves.

外野(がいや) literally means "outside field" and refers to the outfield in baseball. It is also used figuratively to mean people who comment on matters they are not directly involved in.

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The figurative sense (meaning 2) often carries a negative nuance, implying that outsiders should not interfere.