77 articles about glossary
Comprehensive explanation of iipeikou (pure double sequence) in mahjong, the 1-han yaku for having two identical sequences. Learn the conditions, recognition tips, and differences from ryanpeikou for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ikkitsuukan (straight) in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for having 123, 456, 789 sequences in one suit. Learn the conditions, menzen vs called differences, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ippatsu in mahjong, the yaku for winning within one turn after riichi. Learn the conditions, when ippatsu is cancelled, probability, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of junchan (pure outside hand) in mahjong, the 3-han yaku requiring terminal tiles in all sets. Learn the conditions, differences from chanta, and building tips for beginners.
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 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 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 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.
Comprehensive explanation of sanbaiman, the 11-12 han scoring tier in mahjong. Learn the required han, point values, how to build sanbaiman hands, and occurrence frequency for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of sanshoku doujun (three color straight) in mahjong, the yaku for same sequence in all three suits. Learn the conditions, kuisagari rules, and strategic tips for beginners.