171 articles about glossary
Learn about Haiteihai in mahjong - the last tile drawn from the wall. Understand its special rules, Haitei Raoyue yaku, and strategic considerations.
Comprehensive explanation of haneman, the 6-7 han scoring tier in mahjong. Learn the point values, how to build haneman hands, and the difference from mangan for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of honchantaiyaochuu (chanta), a 2-han mahjong yaku. Learn establishment conditions, building tips, differences from junchan for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of honitsu (half flush) in mahjong, the 3-han yaku made with one suit plus honor tiles. Learn the conditions, menzen vs called differences, comparison with chinitsu, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of honroutou in mahjong, the 2-han yaku made entirely of terminals and honors. Learn the conditions, toitoi combination, differences from chinroutou, and strategic tips for beginners.
Learn about Houjuu (dealing in) in mahjong - what it means, how to avoid it, and basic defensive strategies to minimize point losses.
Comprehensive explanation of houtei raoyui (under the river) in mahjong, the luck yaku for winning on the very last discard. Learn the conditions, differences from haitei, and strategic tips for beginners.
Learn about Houteihai in mahjong - the last discarded tile in a round. Understand Houtei Raoyui, furiten rules, and safe tile selection.
Learn about Iipeikou in mahjong - a 1-han closed-only yaku requiring two identical sequences. Understand how to spot it and its relation to Ryanpeikou.
Learn about Ikkitsuukan in mahjong - a 2-han yaku requiring 123, 456, and 789 sequences in one suit. Understand calling rules and strategy.
Learn about Ippatsu in mahjong - a 1-han bonus yaku for winning within one turn of declaring riichi. Understand conditions and when it's cancelled.
Learn about Joban in mahjong - the early game phase from deal to around turn 6. Understand hand direction, tile efficiency, and safe tile preparation.