172 articles about glossary
Three yaku drop to 1 han when called: Sanshoku Doujun, Ittsu, and Chanta. Honitsu, Junchan, and Chinitsu also lose 1 han but stay at 2+ han. Full list with exceptions.
Learn about Ankou in mahjong - triplets made without calling. Understand the difference from minkou, fu calculation, and yaku like sanankou and suuankou.
Learn about Ariari rules in mahjong - where kuitan (open tanyao) and atozuke (late yaku) are both allowed. Understand why this is the modern standard.
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.
Comprehensive explanation of betaori (complete fold), a defensive mahjong tactic. Learn the meaning, methods, when to fold completely, and judgment criteria for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of baiman, the 8-10 han scoring tier in mahjong. Learn the required han, point values, how to build baiman hands, and occurrence frequency for beginners.
Chankan is a 1-han situational yaku triggered by ron-winning on an opponent's shouminkan (added kan). Learn why ankan does not count, the kokushi-musou exception, why chankan and rinshan kaihou are mutually exclusive, and how to spot the chance in real play.
Learn about Chiihou in mahjong - the yakuman where a non-dealer wins on their very first draw. Understand the conditions and its rarity.
Comprehensive explanation of chiitoitsu (seven pairs) in mahjong, the special 2-han yaku. Learn the conditions, building tips, unique scoring rules, and strategic approaches for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of chinitsu (full flush) in mahjong, the 6-han yaku made with only one suit. Learn the conditions, menzen vs called differences, comparison with honitsu, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of chinroutou (all terminals) in mahjong, the yakuman made entirely of 1 and 9 suited tiles. Learn the conditions, differences from honroutou, and strategic tips for beginners.
Learn about Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the beautiful yakuman requiring 1112345678999 in one suit. Understand the 9-sided wait variant and strategy.