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Glossary
Joban (Early Game) - The Opening Phase of a Mahjong Round
Learn about Joban in mahjong - the early game phase from deal to around turn 6. Understand hand direction, tile efficiency, and safe tile preparation.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Junchan (Pure Outside Hand) - All Melds with Terminals
Learn about Junchan in mahjong - a 3-han yaku requiring terminals in every meld and pair. Understand the difference from Chanta and building strategies.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Kakan (Added Kan) - Adding the 4th Tile to a Pon
Learn about Kakan in mahjong - adding a 4th tile to an existing pon. Understand the procedure, chankan risk, and strategic decisions.
About 4 min read
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Koritsuhai (Isolated Tiles) - Tiles Without Connections
Learn about Koritsuhai in mahjong - isolated tiles with no adjacent connections and how to handle them efficiently.
About 3 min read
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Menzen Tsumo - Winning by Self-Draw Without Calling
Learn about Menzen Tsumo in mahjong - the 1 han yaku for winning by self-draw while keeping a closed hand.
About 3 min read
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Minkou (Open Triplet) - A Triplet Made by Calling Pon
Learn about Minkou in mahjong - an open triplet formed by calling pon, including fu calculation and comparison with ankou.
About 3 min read
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Nakabukure - Middle-Heavy Shape in Sequence Candidates
Learn about Nakabukure in mahjong - a shape where the middle tile of a sequence candidate is duplicated, reducing efficiency.
About 2 min read
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Riipai (Hand Organization) - Arranging Your Tiles
Learn about Riipai in mahjong - organizing your hand tiles for easier reading. Understand proper arrangement methods, strategic considerations, and etiquette.
About 3 min read