172 articles about glossary
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.
Comprehensive explanation of tanki machi (single wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and effective usage for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of tamen-machi (multiple waits) in mahjong, tenpai forms waiting for 3 or more tile types. Learn pattern types, identification methods, and practical applications for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of tanyao (all simples), a fundamental mahjong yaku. Learn establishment conditions, kuitan rules, strategic usage, and more for beginners.
Learn about Tedashi in mahjong - discarding tiles from your hand rather than the drawn tile, a key concept for reading opponents.
Learn about Tenho in mahjong - the rarest yakuman where the dealer wins with their initial 14 tiles.
Learn about Tenpai-ryou in mahjong - the point exchange between tenpai and noten players when the hand ends in a draw.
Learn about Tezumi in mahjong - the traditional method of manually shuffling and stacking tiles without an automatic table.
Comprehensive explanation of toitoi (all triplets) in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for having all triplets. Learn the conditions, differences from chiitoitsu, and strategic tips for beginners.
Learn about Tonba/Honba in mahjong - the counter stick system that adds bonus points during consecutive deals and draws.
Learn about Toncha in mahjong - the first hand of the game where the chicha becomes dealer.
Learn about Tsumogiri in mahjong - discarding the tile you just drew, an important tell for reading opponents.