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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.
次はあなたの手番です。
It's your turn next.
相手の手番の間に作戦を考えた。
I thought about my strategy during my opponent's turn.
将棋では先手の手番は有利だと言われている。
In shogi, it is said that having the first turn is an advantage.
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
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 番: turn — more general; used in everyday contexts (次は私の番)
- 順番: order/sequence — refers to the ordering of turns rather than a single turn
- 先手: first move/initiative — specifically the right to go first