171 articles about glossary
Learn about Junchan in mahjong - a 3-han yaku requiring terminals in every meld and pair. Understand the difference from Chanta and building strategies.
Comprehensive explanation of kazoe yakuman, the counted yakuman achieved with 13+ han in mahjong. Learn the conditions, how to build it, and differences from regular yakuman for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of kanchan machi (closed wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, how to handle it, riichi judgment, and when to pursue better waits for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of kokushi musou (thirteen orphans) in mahjong, the yakuman requiring all 13 terminal and honor tiles. Learn the conditions, 13-sided wait variation, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of menzen tsumo (self-draw win from closed hand) in mahjong, the basic 1-han yaku. Learn the conditions, abbreviations, and strategic approaches for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of oshihiki (offense-defense judgment), the most critical mahjong skill. Learn meaning, judgment criteria, improvement tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of penchan machi (edge wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn why it's one of the worst waits, characteristics, effective countermeasures for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of pinfu (all sequences), a fundamental mahjong yaku. Learn establishment conditions, memorization tips, yaku combinations, and scoring for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of rinshan kaihou (dead wall draw) in mahjong, the special yaku for winning on the replacement tile after kan. Learn the conditions, kan types, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ryanmen machi (open wait), the most fundamental mahjong wait pattern. Learn why it's the most efficient, how to build it, and strategic usage for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ryokei (good shape) in mahjong, including open-ended waits, characteristics of good waits, differences from bad shapes, and practical usage for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of sanankou (three concealed triplets) in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for having 3 closed triplets. Learn the conditions, ron considerations, and strategic tips for beginners.