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Houjuu (Deal-in) - Understanding and Avoiding Dealing Into Hands
Learn about Houjuu (dealing in) in mahjong - what it means, how to avoid it, and basic defensive strategies to minimize point losses.
About 3 min read
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What is Houtei? Under the River Ron Win Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of houtei raoyui (under the river) in mahjong, the luck yaku for winning on the very last discard. Learn the conditions, differences from haitei, and strategic tips for beginners.
About 4 min read
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Iipeikou (Pure Double Sequence) - Two Identical Sequences
Learn about Iipeikou in mahjong - a 1-han closed-only yaku requiring two identical sequences. Understand how to spot it and its relation to Ryanpeikou.
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Houteihai (Last Discard Tile) - The Final Tile of the Round
Learn about Houteihai in mahjong - the last discarded tile in a round. Understand Houtei Raoyui, furiten rules, and safe tile selection.
About 4 min read
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Ikkitsuukan (Pure Straight) - The 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 Yaku
Learn about Ikkitsuukan in mahjong - a 2-han yaku requiring 123, 456, and 789 sequences in one suit. Understand calling rules and strategy.
About 4 min read
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Ippatsu (One-Shot) - Winning Within One Turn After Riichi
Learn about Ippatsu in mahjong - a 1-han bonus yaku for winning within one turn of declaring riichi. Understand conditions and when it's cancelled.
About 4 min read
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Joban (Early Game) - The Opening Phase of a Mahjong Round
Learn about Joban in mahjong - the early game phase from deal to around turn 6. Understand hand direction, tile efficiency, and safe tile preparation.
About 4 min read
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Junchan (Pure Outside Hand) - All Melds with Terminals
Learn about Junchan in mahjong - a 3-han yaku requiring terminals in every meld and pair. Understand the difference from Chanta and building strategies.
About 4 min read
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Kakan (Added Kan) - Adding the 4th Tile to a Pon
Learn about Kakan in mahjong - adding a 4th tile to an existing pon. Understand the procedure, chankan risk, and strategic decisions.
About 4 min read
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What is Kanchan Machi? Closed Wait Pattern and Strategy Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of kanchan machi (closed wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, how to handle it, riichi judgment, and when to pursue better waits for beginners.
About 4 min read
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Kazoe Yakuman vs Sanbaiman: 12 vs 13 Han Boundary and Rule Variations
Sanbaiman tops out at 11-12 han; kazoe yakuman starts at 13. M-League and competition rulesets reject kazoe; Mahjong Soul and Tenhou accept it. Compare boundaries, why double yakuman cannot stack from kazoe, and which fixed yakuman differ.
About 5 min read
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Kazoe Yakuman: Reach 13+ Han for 32,000 / 48,000 Points
Kazoe yakuman is reached when regular yaku combine to 13+ han, paying yakuman points (32,000 non-dealer / 48,000 dealer). Learn the riichi+dora-dependent build path, the 11-12 han sanbaiman boundary, and which rulesets (M-League etc.) reject kazoe.
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