171 articles about glossary
Learn about Shimocha (right player) in mahjong - the player sitting to your right who can chi from your discards. Understand strategic considerations for this position.
Learn about Uma in mahjong - the bonus points awarded based on final placement. Understand calculation methods, common settings, and strategic implications.
Learn about Akadora in mahjong - the red-colored special tiles that always count as dora. Understand their value, strategy, and rules.
Learn about Anzen-hai (safe tiles) in mahjong - tiles that won't deal into opponents. Understand genbutsu, suji theory, kabe, and defensive priorities.
Learn about Atozuke in mahjong - calling tiles before having a confirmed yaku. Understand the rule, strategies, and difference from sakizuke.
Learn about Dora Hyoujihai in mahjong - the indicator tile that determines dora. Understand the tile cycle, kan dora, ura dora, and strategy.
Learn about Furikomi in mahjong - dealing into an opponent's winning hand. Understand why it happens, how to prevent it, and basic defensive strategies.
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.
Learn about Kamicha in mahjong - the player seated to your left. Understand chi rules, strategic importance, and positional awareness.
Learn about Kandora in mahjong - the new dora indicator revealed after a kan. Understand timing, strategy, and risk management.
Learn about Menzenchin in mahjong - the state of not calling any tiles and its strategic advantages.