A hearer or listener—the person who listens (e.g., audience or the person on the receiving end of a conversation).
話し手は聞き手を意識して、分かりやすく説明した。
The speaker explained clearly with the listeners in mind.
会場には多くの聞き手が集まった。
Many listeners gathered at the venue.
インタビューでは聞き手の反応が重要だ。
In an interview, the interviewer's reactions are important.
An interviewer or questioner—the person who asks questions during an interview or inquiry.
テレビ番組の聞き手が落ち着いて質問を進めた。
The show's interviewer calmly proceeded with the questions.
聞き手として重要なのは、相手の話を引き出す力だ。
An important skill for an interviewer is the ability to draw out the other person's story.