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Ankou (Concealed Triplet) - Self-Drawn Triplets
Learn about Ankou in mahjong - triplets made without calling. Understand the difference from minkou, fu calculation, and yaku like sanankou and suuankou.
About 3 min read
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Chiihou (Earth Hand) - Non-Dealer First Draw Yakuman
Learn about Chiihou in mahjong - the yakuman where a non-dealer wins on their very first draw. Understand the conditions and its rarity.
About 3 min read
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Chuuren Poutou (Nine Gates) - The Ultimate Chinitsu Yakuman
Learn about Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the beautiful yakuman requiring 1112345678999 in one suit. Understand the 9-sided wait variant and strategy.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Pure Chuuren Poutou (9-Sided Wait) - The Ultimate Yakuman Form
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.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Deashi (Early Progress) - Starting Hand Development Speed
Learn about Deashi in mahjong - how your hand develops in the early game. Understand good vs bad starts and how to adjust your strategy.
About 3 min read
Glossary
Hajihai (Terminal Tiles) - The 1 and 9 Number Tiles
Learn about Hajihai in mahjong - the terminal tiles (1 and 9). Understand their strategic value, safety aspects, and roles in special hands.
About 4 min read
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Haiteihai (Last Draw Tile) - The Final Tile from the Wall
Learn about Haiteihai in mahjong - the last tile drawn from the wall. Understand its special rules, Haitei Raoyue yaku, and strategic considerations.
About 4 min read
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Houteihai (Last Discard Tile) - The Final Tile of the Round
Learn about Houteihai in mahjong - the last discarded tile in a round. Understand Houtei Raoyui, furiten rules, and safe tile selection.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Iipeikou (Pure Double Sequence) - Two Identical Sequences
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.
About 3 min read
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Ikkitsuukan (Pure Straight) - The 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 Yaku
Learn about Ikkitsuukan in mahjong - a 2-han yaku requiring 123, 456, and 789 sequences in one suit. Understand calling rules and strategy.
About 4 min read