#houjuu
#deal-in
Houjuu (Deal-in) - Understanding and Avoiding Dealing Into Hands
Learn about Houjuu (dealing in) in mahjong - what it means, how to avoid it, and basic defensive strategies to minimize point losses.
About 3 min read
Glossary Articles
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#kuisagari
#calling
Kuisagari - Han Reduction When Calling Tiles
Learn about Kuisagari in mahjong - when certain yaku lose 1 han after calling tiles. Understand which yaku are affected and how it impacts your strategy.
About 3 min read
#nashi nashi
#rules
Nashi Nashi - Traditional Rules Without Open Tanyao or Atozuke
Learn about Nashi Nashi rules in mahjong - no open tanyao and no atozuke. Understand this traditional ruleset that emphasizes concealed play.
About 3 min read
#suu kan tsu
#four quads
Suu Kan Tsu (Four Quads) - The Rarest Yakuman in Mahjong
Learn about Suu Kan Tsu, the rarest yakuman in mahjong that requires completing four kan (quads). Understand the conditions, challenges, and why this hand is considered legendary.
About 3 min read
#noten-bappu
#penalty
Noten Bappu (No-Ten Penalty) - Payment on Draws
Learn about Noten Bappu in mahjong - the penalty paid by players not in tenpai when a round ends in a draw. Understand calculation and strategic implications.
About 3 min read
#noten
#tenpai
Noten (Not in Tenpai) - When You're Not Ready to Win
Learn about Noten in mahjong - when your hand isn't one tile away from winning. Understand noten penalties, keishiki tenpai, and strategic considerations.
About 3 min read
#riipai
#hand organization
Riipai (Hand Organization) - Arranging Your Tiles
Learn about Riipai in mahjong - organizing your hand tiles for easier reading. Understand proper arrangement methods, strategic considerations, and etiquette.
About 3 min read
#shipai
#shuffling
Shipai (Shuffling) - Mixing the Tiles
Learn about Shipai (Xiipai) in mahjong - the act of shuffling tiles before each round. Understand proper technique, importance for fairness, and differences between manual and automatic tables.
About 4 min read
#ankou
#concealed triplet
Ankou (Concealed Triplet) - Self-Drawn Triplets
Learn about Ankou in mahjong - triplets made without calling. Understand the difference from minkou, fu calculation, and yaku like sanankou and suuankou.
About 3 min read
#ariari
#kuitan
Ariari (Open Tanyao & Atozuke Allowed) - Modern Standard Rules
Learn about Ariari rules in mahjong - where kuitan (open tanyao) and atozuke (late yaku) are both allowed. Understand why this is the modern standard.
About 4 min read
#aryamen
#head
Aryamen (Head + Ryanmen Shape) - Flexible Hand Building
Learn about Aryamen in mahjong - the compound shape where a pair (head) connects with a ryanmen (two-sided wait). Understand its wide acceptance and flexibility.
About 2 min read
#chiihou
#earth hand
Chiihou (Earth Hand) - Non-Dealer First Draw Yakuman
Learn about Chiihou in mahjong - the yakuman where a non-dealer wins on their very first draw. Understand the conditions and its rarity.
About 3 min read