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Anzen-hai (Safe Tiles) - Avoiding Deal-ins
Learn about Anzen-hai (safe tiles) in mahjong - tiles that won't deal into opponents. Understand genbutsu, suji theory, kabe, and defensive priorities.
About 3 min read
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Atozuke (Late Yaku Attachment) - Calling Without Confirmed Yaku
Learn about Atozuke in mahjong - calling tiles before having a confirmed yaku. Understand the rule, strategies, and difference from sakizuke.
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Dahai (Discard) - The Act of Discarding a Tile
Learn about Dahai in mahjong - the fundamental action of discarding a tile from your hand. Understand proper technique, etiquette, and strategic considerations.
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Dora Hyoujihai (Dora Indicator) - How Dora Is Determined
Learn about Dora Hyoujihai in mahjong - the indicator tile that determines dora. Understand the tile cycle, kan dora, ura dora, and strategy.
About 3 min read
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What is Fu? Basics of Score Calculation Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of fu (符), important in mahjong scoring. Learn the meaning, calculation method, memorization tips, and more for beginners.
About 4 min read
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Furikomi (Deal-In) - Losing Points by Discarding the Winning Tile
Learn about Furikomi in mahjong - dealing into an opponent's winning hand. Understand why it happens, how to prevent it, and basic defensive strategies.
About 4 min read
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What is Fuuro? Calling and Revealing Your Hand Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of fuuro (calling/melding) in mahjong, including meaning, types, advantages and disadvantages, and strategic decision-making for beginners.
About 4 min read
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Hai (Tiles) - The Building Blocks of Mahjong
Learn about Hai in mahjong - the tiles used to play the game. Understand the 136 tiles, their types, names, and proper handling.
About 3 min read
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Gukei (Bad Shape) - Inefficient Wait Types in Mahjong
Learn about Gukei in mahjong - wait shapes with few winning tiles. Understand kanchan, penchan, shanpon, and tanki waits and how to handle them.
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What is Han? Unit of Yaku Value in Mahjong Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of han (翻), the most important element in mahjong scoring. Learn the meaning, counting method, relationship with yaku, mangan system, and more for beginners.
About 5 min read
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Hora (Winning) - Completing Your Hand
Learn about Hora in mahjong - the formal term for winning by completing your hand. Understand winning conditions, types of wins, and scoring basics.
About 3 min read
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Jihai (Honor Tiles) - East, South, West, North, White, Green, Red
Learn about Jihai in mahjong - the 7 special tiles including winds and dragons. Understand their strategic value, yakuhai, and defensive use.
About 4 min read