171 articles about glossary
Learn about Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the beautiful yakuman requiring 1112345678999 in one suit. Understand the 9-sided wait variant and strategy.
Learn about Deashi in mahjong - how your hand develops in the early game. Understand good vs bad starts and how to adjust your strategy.
Learn about Pure Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the 9-sided wait version of Nine Gates. Understand why it's considered double yakuman and its legendary rarity.
Learn about Haiteihai in mahjong - the last tile drawn from the wall. Understand its special rules, Haitei Raoyue yaku, and strategic considerations.
Learn about Hajihai in mahjong - the terminal tiles (1 and 9). Understand their strategic value, safety aspects, and roles in special hands.
Learn about Houteihai in mahjong - the last discarded tile in a round. Understand Houtei Raoyui, furiten rules, and safe tile selection.
Learn about Joban in mahjong - the early game phase from deal to around turn 6. Understand hand direction, tile efficiency, and safe tile preparation.
Learn about Kakan in mahjong - adding a 4th tile to an existing pon. Understand the procedure, chankan risk, and strategic decisions.
Learn about Kazoe Yakuman in mahjong - achieving yakuman-level points through 13 or more han from regular yaku combinations.
Learn about Kiken-hai in mahjong - how to identify dangerous tiles with high deal-in risk and when to fold or push.
Learn about Koritsuhai in mahjong - isolated tiles with no adjacent connections and how to handle them efficiently.
Learn about Kuitan in mahjong - the rule allowing Tanyao to be completed with called tiles (pon/chi).