How to say “It's your turn” in Japanese

あなたの番です
あなたのばんですanata no ban desu
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The short answer

“It's your turn” in Japanese is あなたの番です (あなたのばんです), pronounced anata no ban desu.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 8 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

In games and queues. In practice people often use the name: .

Example sentences

  • 次はあなたの番です。つぎはあなたのばんです。
    Next, it’s your turn.
  • 私の番ですか。わたしのばんですか。
    Is it my turn?

Quick practice

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FAQ

How do you say It's your turn in Japanese?

It's your turn in Japanese is あなたの番です (あなたのばんです), pronounced “anata no ban desu”.

How do you write It's your turn in Japanese?

It's written あなたの番です with kanji, or あなたのばんです in hiragana. Both are read anata no ban desu.