出 番(でばん)

でばん

noun

one's turn (to appear), cue

1. one's turn to appear or perform, cue

The scheduled or expected time for someone to go on stage, take action, or play their part. Also used figuratively for the moment when something is needed or called upon.

もうすぐ出番(でばん)だ。

It's almost my turn.

出番(でばん)を待(ま)つ間(あいだ)、とても緊張(きんちょう)した。

I was very nervous while waiting for my turn.

梅雨(つゆ)が明(あ)けたら、エアコンの出番(でばん)だ。

Once the rainy season ends, it's time for the air conditioner to come out.

Compound of 出(で) (going out, appearing) + 番(ばん) (turn, order). Originally a stage term, now widely used in everyday conversation.

Common collocations

出番(でばん)が来(く)る (one's turn comes)
出番(でばん)を待(ま)つ (to wait for one's turn)
出番(でばん)がない (to have no role / not be needed)
出番(でばん)が多(おお)い (to appear frequently, to be in demand)
〜の出番(でばん)だ (it's time for ~)

Usage

Often used figuratively for objects or tools: 傘(かさ)の出番(でばん)だ (time for the umbrella). The expression 出番(でばん)がない means that someone or something is not needed or has no role to play.

Related Words

Related: 役(やく)どころ (role)

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Added 2026.2.18 7:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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