#tsumogiri
#discard draw
Tsumogiri (Discarding the Draw) - Key Reading Information
Learn about Tsumogiri in mahjong - discarding the tile you just drew, an important tell for reading opponents.
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#tsuuiisou
#all honors
Tsuuiisou (All Honors) - The Pure Honor Tile Yakuman
Learn about Tsuuiisou in mahjong - the yakuman made entirely of honor tiles (winds and dragons).
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#yonrenkei
#four-tile sequence
Yonrenkei (Four-Tile Sequence) - Maximizing Tile Acceptance
Learn about Yonrenkei in mahjong - the efficient four-consecutive-tile shape that provides wide tile acceptance.
About 3 min read
#agari
#winning hand
What is Agari? Understanding 4 Sets + 1 Pair Winning Hand Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of agari (winning hand), mahjong's ultimate goal. Learn about the basic 4 sets + 1 pair structure, differences between tsumo and ron, yaku requirements, and more for beginners.
About 5 min read
#fu
#score calculation
What is Fu? Basics of Score Calculation Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of fu (符), important in mahjong scoring. Learn the meaning, calculation method, memorization tips, and more for beginners.
About 4 min read
#fuuro
#calling
What is Fuuro? Calling and Revealing Your Hand Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of fuuro (calling/melding) in mahjong, including meaning, types, advantages and disadvantages, and strategic decision-making for beginners.
About 4 min read
#han
#scoring
What is Han? Unit of Yaku Value in Mahjong Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of han (翻), the most important element in mahjong scoring. Learn the meaning, counting method, relationship with yaku, mangan system, and more for beginners.
About 5 min read
#kan
#quad
Kan (Quad) - The Special 4-Tile Meld
Learn about Kan in mahjong - the special action of forming a 4-tile meld. Understand minkan, ankan, kakan, kandora, and strategic decisions.
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#mangan
#points
What is Mangan? Points, Requirements, and How to Build Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of mangan, a point threshold in mahjong. Learn the point values, requirements, and yaku combinations to achieve mangan for beginners.
About 4 min read
#menzen
#closed hand
What is Menzen? The Basics of Non-Calling Mahjong Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of menzen (closed hand) in mahjong, including meaning, advantages, menzen-only yaku, and strategy for beginners.
About 4 min read
#naki
#calling
What is Naki? General Term for Pon, Chi, and Kan Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of naki (calling tiles), a fundamental mahjong action. Learn differences between pon, chi, and kan, usage, merits/demerits for beginners.
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#yaku
#hand patterns
What is Yaku? Hand Patterns Required to Win in Mahjong Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of yaku (hand patterns), fundamental mahjong rules. Learn the meaning, types, memorization tips, and beginner-recommended yaku.
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