Japanese meaning of 俺のターン！
Reading:
おれのたーん！ (ore no tān!)
English Translation:
It’s my turn!
Scene & Cultural Context
Scene Context:
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, the main character boldly declares this phrase at the start of his move in a duel, signaling it’s now his chance to play.
Cultural Context:
Iconic among anime fans, this catchphrase is widely used online and in daily conversation when someone wants to announce it’s their turn or take initiative, often playfully or as a meme.
アニメ『遊☆戯☆王』で、主人公がデュエルで自分の番になるときに高らかに宣言するセリフ。
アニメファンの間で有名な決め台詞。ネットや日常でも、自分の番が来た時や主導権を握るとき、冗談で使われることが多い。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Simple subject +「のターン！」= Dramatic way to declare one’s turn, often with strong emphasis.
Trap for English Speakers
Don’t confuse “ターン” (“turn”) with a literal physical turn; here, it means “my move” or “my chance.” The phrase is often used dramatically, not just as a casual announcement.
Example
Basic Example
ボードゲームで自分の順番が来た時、笑いながら「俺のターン！」と宣言する。
During a board game, when it’s my turn, I laugh and say, “It’s my turn!”
Applied Example
飲み会で話題が自分に振られたタイミングで「俺のターン！」と冗談めかして言う。
At a party, when the conversation shifts to me, I jokingly say, “It’s my turn!”