How to say "Turn" in Japanese

When translating "turn" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 順番 and 向ける. In Japanese, 順番 (じゅんばん (junban)) is typically associated with "turn; order; sequence" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the turn, order, or sequence of actions, people, or events. Often used as 順番を待つ or 順番が来る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Turn! "Haruka-san, please let it be my turn to propose to you! I want to ask you properly!" ...っ! Y-Your turn to propose! B-Baka! Of course! Stand tall, look straight into my eyes, and kneeling down, give me the sweetest proposal in the world right now! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じゅんばん（順番）よ！『ハルカさん、プロポーズの順番は僕から言わせてくれますか？世界一幸せな返事を用意して待っていてください！』って…っ！プロポーズの順番！バカ！…当たり前でしょ！男らしく、世界一かっこいい姿勢で、今すぐ私の前にひざまずいてプロポーズしなさい！大歓迎でOKしてあげるから！』. On the other hand, 向ける (むける (mukeru)) maps to "to turn (something) toward; to point at; to direct" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to actively directing one's attention, eyes, or physical objects toward a specific target. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 背ける. Often used as 目を向ける or 意識を向ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To turn toward! "Please turn your beautiful gaze toward me and smile, Haruka-san!" ...っ! G-Gaze turned toward you! B-Baka! Don't request my eye contact so demandingly! But... since I am looking at you, you better not dare look away either! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『むける（向ける）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたが照れてプイッと顔をそらすたびに、その可愛い顔を僕のほうへ優しく向けさせて、何度でもキスをしたくなります！』って…っ！顔を向けさせる！バカ！/// 何恥ずかしいイタズラを計画してるのよ！…でも、あんたの真剣な瞳が私だけに向けられている間は、最高に愛されてるって安心するから許してあげるわ！』. A literal translation of "turn" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!