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Ryokei-henka - Transforming Bad Waits into Good Shapes
Learn about Ryokei-henka in mahjong - the technique of improving weak shapes like kanchan into strong ryanmen waits.
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What is Ryokei (Good Shape)? Open-Ended Waits and Good Wait Types Explained
Comprehensive explanation of ryokei (good shape) in mahjong, including open-ended waits, characteristics of good waits, differences from bad shapes, and practical usage for beginners.
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Ryuuiisou (All Green) - The Most Beautiful Yakuman
Learn about Ryuuiisou in mahjong - a yakuman made entirely of green tiles (2, 3, 4, 6, 8 of souzu and hatsu).
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What is Sanankou? Three Concealed Triplets Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of sanankou (three concealed triplets) in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for having 3 closed triplets. Learn the conditions, ron considerations, and strategic tips for beginners.
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What is Sanbaiman? 11+ Han Ultra High Scoring Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of sanbaiman, the 11-12 han scoring tier in mahjong. Learn the required han, point values, how to build sanbaiman hands, and occurrence frequency for beginners.
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What are Sangenpai? The Three Dragon Tiles Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of sangenpai (dragon tiles) in mahjong - white, green, and red. Learn their meaning, characteristics, relationship with yaku, and strategic usage for beginners.
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What is Sanshoku? Three Color Straight Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of sanshoku doujun (three color straight) in mahjong, the yaku for same sequence in all three suits. Learn the conditions, kuisagari rules, and strategic tips for beginners.
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Sarashi (Exposed Melds) - Called Tiles on Display
Learn about Sarashi in mahjong - the tiles exposed through pon, chi, or kan calls that reveal information to all players.
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Sashikomi (Intentional Deal-In) - Strategic Point Feeding
Learn about Sashikomi in mahjong - the advanced tactic of deliberately dealing into a specific player to control rankings.
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Sekinin-barai (Pao) - Responsibility Payment for Yakuman
Learn about Sekinin-barai in mahjong - the rule where enabling certain yakuman through calls makes you responsible for payment.
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What is Shanpon Machi? Double Pon Wait Tactics Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of shanpon machi (double pon wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and effective usage for beginners.
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Shibori (Squeezing) - Blocking Opponent Calls
Learn about Shibori in mahjong - the defensive technique of holding tiles to prevent opponents from completing dangerous hands.
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