Japanese phrase

じゃんけん、ぽん。 ja n ke n po n

Meaning

Rock paper scissors!

When to use it

A chant used to start a hand game. It is said just before players reveal their hands and has a lively, casual tone.

Example dialogue

どっちが先にやる? do tchi ga saki ni ya ru

Who goes first?

じゃんけん、ぽん。 ja n ke n po n

Rock paper scissors!

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