次はあなたです
tsugi wa anata desu
The phrase "your next" can be translated into Japanese as 次はあなたです (tsugi wa anata desu).
A phrase used to tell someone that it is their turn to do something.
Which one should you use?
The phrase 次はあなたです is a standard way to indicate a turn, whereas the informal version Kimi no ban da specifically translates to "it's your turn." In casual settings among friends, you might also encounter 次は君だ (Next is you) or 次だよ (tsugi da yo).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
次はあなたです is a polite expression. The inclusion of です makes it appropriate for use with strangers or in formal settings like a clinic or a shop. For friends, you can use more informal versions like Kimi no ban da, 次は君だ or 次だよ.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase 次はあなたです, the particle は (wa) marks 'next' as the topic of the sentence, indicating that the subject being discussed is the next occurrence or person.
How do you pronounce it?
tsugi wa anata desu
Did you know?
- In Japanese games or sports, the concept of 'your turn' is often expressed using 番 (ban), which originally referred to the changing of guards or shifts in a duty roster.
- The informal 君 (kimi) used in 次は君だ is traditionally masculine and can imply a hierarchy where the speaker is of higher status than the listener.
- In many professional or service-oriented settings, such as a bank or a clinic, staff will avoid using the word 'you' (あなた) entirely, instead using the customer's name or an honorific to indicate it is their turn.
Examples in context
- 次はあなたです。Tsugi wa anata desu.It is your turn next.
- 次はあなたです、準備はいいですか？Tsugi wa anata desu, junbi wa ii desu ka?It is your turn next, are you ready?
- 次はあなたです。どうぞ。Tsugi wa anata desu. Douzo.It is your turn next. Go ahead.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are waiting in line for a game.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さん、もう順番かな？Kenta-san, mou junban kana?Kenta, is it our turn yet?
- 健太 Kentaうん、次はあなたです。Un, tsugi wa anata desu.Yeah, you are next.
- 美咲 Misakiわあ、緊張する！Waa, kinchou suru!Wow, I'm nervous!
- 健太 Kenta頑張ってね。Ganbatte ne.Good luck.
