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one's turn (in a game); move
The turn to make a move in a board game or strategy game. Primarily used in shogi, go, chess, and similar turn-based games. Can also refer to the advantage of having the initiative or the right to move.
Composed of 手 (hand; move) and 番 (turn; order). Most commonly used in the context of 将棋 (Japanese chess) and 囲碁 (go), but also applies to any turn-based game including modern board games and video games.
Common collocations
- 手番が来る: for one's turn to come
- 手番を渡す: to pass one's turn
- 先手の手番: the first player's turn
- 手番を無駄にする: to waste one's turn