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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
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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.
About 5 min read
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What is Dora? Meaning, Types, and Counting Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of dora, a crucial mahjong element. Learn the meaning, types (omote-dora, ura-dora, kan-dora, aka-dora), how to read dora indicators, and strategic usage for beginners.
About 4 min read
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What is Kanchan? Meaning, Wait Types, and How to Improve Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of kanchan (closed wait), a wait shape in mahjong. Learn the meaning, kanchan wait and taatsu characteristics, and how to improve to ryanmen for beginners.
About 3 min read
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What is Koutsu? Meaning, Building Methods, and Difference from Shuntsu Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of koutsu (triplet), a type of set in mahjong. Learn the meaning, building methods, difference between ankou and minkou, and yaku using koutsu for beginners.
About 4 min read