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Riipai (Hand Organization) - Arranging Your Tiles
Learn about Riipai in mahjong - organizing your hand tiles for easier reading. Understand proper arrangement methods, strategic considerations, and etiquette.
About 3 min read
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Shipai (Shuffling) - Mixing the Tiles
Learn about Shipai (Xiipai) in mahjong - the act of shuffling tiles before each round. Understand proper technique, importance for fairness, and differences between manual and automatic tables.
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Ankou (Concealed Triplet) - Self-Drawn Triplets
Learn about Ankou in mahjong - triplets made without calling. Understand the difference from minkou, fu calculation, and yaku like sanankou and suuankou.
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Ariari (Open Tanyao & Atozuke Allowed) - Modern Standard Rules
Learn about Ariari rules in mahjong - where kuitan (open tanyao) and atozuke (late yaku) are both allowed. Understand why this is the modern standard.
About 4 min read
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Aryamen (Head + Ryanmen Shape) - Flexible Hand Building
Learn about Aryamen in mahjong - the compound shape where a pair (head) connects with a ryanmen (two-sided wait). Understand its wide acceptance and flexibility.
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Chiihou (Earth Hand) - Non-Dealer First Draw Yakuman
Learn about Chiihou in mahjong - the yakuman where a non-dealer wins on their very first draw. Understand the conditions and its rarity.
About 3 min read
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Chuuren Poutou (Nine Gates) - The Ultimate Chinitsu Yakuman
Learn about Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the beautiful yakuman requiring 1112345678999 in one suit. Understand the 9-sided wait variant and strategy.
About 4 min read
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Deashi (Early Progress) - Starting Hand Development Speed
Learn about Deashi in mahjong - how your hand develops in the early game. Understand good vs bad starts and how to adjust your strategy.
About 3 min read
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Pure Chuuren Poutou (9-Sided Wait) - The Ultimate Yakuman Form
Learn about Pure Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the 9-sided wait version of Nine Gates. Understand why it's considered double yakuman and its legendary rarity.
About 4 min read
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Haiteihai (Last Draw Tile) - The Final Tile from the Wall
Learn about Haiteihai in mahjong - the last tile drawn from the wall. Understand its special rules, Haitei Raoyue yaku, and strategic considerations.
About 4 min read
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Hajihai (Terminal Tiles) - The 1 and 9 Number Tiles
Learn about Hajihai in mahjong - the terminal tiles (1 and 9). Understand their strategic value, safety aspects, and roles in special hands.
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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.
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