#rinshan-hai
#replacement tile
Rinshan-hai - The Replacement Tile After Kan
Learn about Rinshan-hai in mahjong - the special tile drawn after declaring kan, from the dead wall.
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#ron
#winning on discard
What is Ron? Meaning and Usage Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of ron (winning on discard), a fundamental mahjong term. Learn the meaning, usage, differences from tsumo, conditions, and important points for beginners.
About 3 min read
#routouhai
#terminals
Routouhai (Terminal Tiles) - The 1s and 9s of Each Suit
Learn about Routouhai (terminal tiles) in mahjong - the 1 and 9 tiles of each suit. Understand their characteristics, related yaku, and strategic value.
About 3 min read
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#ryanmen
#open-ended wait
What is Ryanmen? Meaning, Advantages, and How to Build Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of ryanmen (open-ended wait), the most efficient wait in mahjong, including meaning, how to build ryanmen taatsu and ryanmen wait, and comparison with other waits for beginners.
About 4 min read
#shanten
#iishanten
Shanten (Tiles Away from Tenpai) - Measuring Hand Progress
Learn about Shanten in mahjong - the number of tile changes needed to reach tenpai. Understand how to count shanten and use it strategically.
About 3 min read
#shuntsu
#sequence
What is Shuntsu? Meaning, Building Methods, and Efficient Strategies Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of shuntsu (sequence), a type of set in mahjong. Learn the meaning, building methods, difference from koutsu, and efficient sequence building strategies for beginners.
About 4 min read
#souzu
#bamboo
Souzu (Bamboo Tiles) - The Stick Suit in Mahjong
Learn about Souzu (bamboo tiles) in mahjong - the suit featuring bamboo stick patterns. Understand each tile's design, the unique 1-sou bird, and strategic considerations.
About 3 min read
#taatsu
#incomplete set
What is Taatsu? Meaning, Types, and Efficient Usage Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of taatsu (incomplete sets) in mahjong, including meaning, types (ryanmen, kanchan, penchan), and efficient taatsu selection for beginners.
About 3 min read
#tegawari
#hand transformation
Tegawari (Hand Transformation) - Improving Waits and Value
Learn about Tegawari in mahjong - the technique of drawing tiles that transform your hand into better shapes or higher value.
About 2 min read
#tenpai
#ready hand
What is Tenpai? Meaning, Shapes, and Verification Methods Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of tenpai (ready hand), a fundamental mahjong term. Learn the meaning, how to identify shapes, types of tenpai, and efficient ways to reach tenpai for beginners.
About 3 min read
#toitsu
#pair
What is Toitsu? Meaning, Usage, and Relationship with Jantou Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of toitsu (pair), a basic element in mahjong. Learn the meaning, usage, difference from jantou, and hand building with pairs for beginners.
About 3 min read
#tsumo
#self-draw
What is Tsumo? Meaning and Usage Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of tsumo (self-draw), a fundamental mahjong term. Learn the meaning, usage, differences from ron, rules, and scoring for beginners.
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