171 articles about glossary
Comprehensive explanation of yaku (hand patterns), fundamental mahjong rules. Learn the meaning, types, memorization tips, and beginner-recommended yaku.
Learn about Yama (the wall) in mahjong - the stacked tiles that players draw from during gameplay. Understand its structure, the dead wall, and strategic considerations.
Comprehensive explanation of yakuman, the highest scoring hands in mahjong. Learn the types, point values, occurrence probability, and strategies for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of chi (calling for sequences), one of mahjong's tile calls. Learn the meaning, method, conditions, merits/demerits, and strategic usage for beginners.
Learn about Chunchanpai (simple tiles) in mahjong - the 2 through 8 numbered tiles. Understand their versatility, connection to Tanyao, and strategic importance.
Comprehensive explanation of dora, a crucial mahjong element. Learn the meaning, types (omote-dora, ura-dora, kan-dora, aka-dora), how to read dora indicators, and strategic usage for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of furiten, an important rule in mahjong. Learn the meaning, three types (discard furiten, same-turn furiten, post-riichi furiten), and how to avoid it for beginners.
Learn about Haipai (starting hand) in mahjong - the tiles dealt to each player at the start of a round. Understand how to evaluate your haipai and plan your strategy.
Learn about Houtei in mahjong - the last discard tile in a round. Understand the rules, Houtei Raoyui yaku, and strategic considerations.
Learn about Iishanten in mahjong - being one tile away from tenpai. Understand good vs bad shapes, tile acceptance, and strategic decisions.
Learn about Jantou in mahjong - the pair of identical tiles required in a winning hand. Understand its role in waits, scoring, and strategy.
Learn about Kabe in mahjong - the wall theory for safe tile reading. Understand how 4 visible tiles eliminate certain waits and increase safety.