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Three yaku drop to 1 han when called: Sanshoku Doujun, Ittsu, and Chanta. Honitsu, Junchan, and Chinitsu also lose 1 han but stay at 2+ han. Full list with exceptions.
Chankan is a 1-han situational yaku triggered by ron-winning on an opponent's shouminkan (added kan). Learn why ankan does not count, the kokushi-musou exception, why chankan and rinshan kaihou are mutually exclusive, and how to spot the chance in real play.
Comprehensive explanation of haitei moyue (under the sea) in mahjong, the 1-han yaku for winning with the last tile from the wall. Learn the conditions, relationship with haitei, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of houtei raoyui (under the river) in mahjong, the luck yaku for winning on the very last discard. Learn the conditions, differences from haitei, and strategic tips for beginners.
Learn about Iipeikou in mahjong - a 1-han closed-only yaku requiring two identical sequences. Understand how to spot it and its relation to Ryanpeikou.
Comprehensive explanation of menzen tsumo (self-draw win from closed hand) in mahjong, the basic 1-han yaku. Learn the conditions, abbreviations, and strategic approaches for beginners.
Learn about Menzen Tsumo in mahjong - the 1 han yaku for winning by self-draw while keeping a closed hand.
Comprehensive explanation of rinshan kaihou (dead wall draw) in mahjong, the special yaku for winning on the replacement tile after kan. Learn the conditions, kan types, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of sanshoku doujun (three color straight) in mahjong, the yaku for same sequence in all three suits. Learn the conditions, kuisagari rules, and strategic tips for beginners.