#minkan
#open kan
Minkan (Open Kan) - Making a Quad from Opponent's Discard
Learn about Minkan in mahjong - calling kan using an opponent's discarded tile to form a 4-tile meld.
About 3 min read
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#minkou
#open triplet
Minkou (Open Triplet) - A Triplet Made by Calling Pon
Learn about Minkou in mahjong - an open triplet formed by calling pon, including fu calculation and comparison with ankou.
About 3 min read
#nakabukure
#tile efficiency
Nakabukure - Middle-Heavy Shape in Sequence Candidates
Learn about Nakabukure in mahjong - a shape where the middle tile of a sequence candidate is duplicated, reducing efficiency.
About 2 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
#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
#oorasu
#all last
Oorasu (All Last) - The Final Hand of the Game
Learn about Oorasu in mahjong - the last hand of a hanchan where final rankings are decided.
About 3 min read
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#oshihiki
#offense-defense
What is Oshihiki? Offense-Defense Judgment and Improvement Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of oshihiki (offense-defense judgment), the most critical mahjong skill. Learn meaning, judgment criteria, improvement tips for beginners.
About 3 min read
#otoshi
#dropping
Otoshi (Dropping) - Processing Unwanted Tiles
Learn about Otoshi in mahjong - the technique of discarding unwanted tiles for hand building and defense.
About 2 min read
#oya-nagare
#dealer rotation
Oya-nagare (Dealer Rotation) - When Dealer's Turn Ends
Learn about Oya-nagare in mahjong - when the dealer rotates to the next player after being noten at exhaustive draw.
About 3 min read
#penchan machi
#edge wait
What is Penchan Machi? Edge Wait Pattern and Tactics Explained 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.
About 4 min read
#pinfu
#all sequences
What is Pinfu? Conditions and Scoring Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of pinfu (all sequences), a fundamental mahjong yaku. Learn establishment conditions, memorization tips, yaku combinations, and scoring for beginners.
About 4 min read