English–Japanese
“one's turn” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajideban
Example
次は私の出番です。tsugi wa watashi no de ban de su
It's my turn next.
How to say “one's turn” in Japanese
“One's turn” in Japanese is 出番 (deban). 出番 can also mean “turn”.
Describes the opportunity that comes when a person or thing is needed for a particular role.
Example sentences with 出番
次は弟の出番です。tsugi wa otōto no de ban de su
It is my younger brother's turn next.
試合の後半に、彼の出番がありました。shi ai no kō han ni kare no de ban ga a ri ma shi ta
He had his turn in the second half of the game.
Tips for using 出番
- In sports, 出番 (deban) can refer to the time when a player enters the game, not only to a turn on a stage.