172 articles about glossary
Learn about Furikomi in mahjong - dealing into an opponent's winning hand. Understand why it happens, how to prevent it, and basic defensive strategies.
Comprehensive explanation of fuuro (calling/melding) in mahjong, including meaning, types, advantages and disadvantages, and strategic decision-making for beginners.
Learn about Gukei in mahjong - wait shapes with few winning tiles. Understand kanchan, penchan, shanpon, and tanki waits and how to handle them.
Learn about Hai in mahjong - the tiles used to play the game. Understand the 136 tiles, their types, names, and proper handling.
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.
Learn about Hora in mahjong - the formal term for winning by completing your hand. Understand winning conditions, types of wins, and scoring basics.
Learn about Jihai in mahjong - the 7 special tiles including winds and dragons. Understand their strategic value, yakuhai, and defensive use.
Learn about Kamicha in mahjong - the player seated to your left. Understand chi rules, strategic importance, and positional awareness.
Learn about Kan in mahjong - the special action of forming a 4-tile meld. Understand minkan, ankan, kakan, kandora, and strategic decisions.
Learn about Kandora in mahjong - the new dora indicator revealed after a kan. Understand timing, strategy, and risk management.
Learn about Kawa (river) in mahjong - where discards are placed. Understand how to read opponents' rivers, find safe tiles, and predict their hands.
Learn about Kazehai (wind tiles) in mahjong - the East, South, West, and North honor tiles. Understand when they become yakuhai and how to use them strategically.