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Glossary
Sarashi (Exposed Melds) - Called Tiles on Display
Learn about Sarashi in mahjong - the tiles exposed through pon, chi, or kan calls that reveal information to all players.
About 3 min read
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Tedashi (Playing from Hand) - Choosing Tiles to Discard
Learn about Tedashi in mahjong - discarding tiles from your hand rather than the drawn tile, a key concept for reading opponents.
About 3 min read
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Tezumi (Manual Stacking) - Traditional Tile Shuffling Method
Learn about Tezumi in mahjong - the traditional method of manually shuffling and stacking tiles without an automatic table.
About 4 min read
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Tsumogiri (Discarding the Draw) - Key Reading Information
Learn about Tsumogiri in mahjong - discarding the tile you just drew, an important tell for reading opponents.
About 3 min read
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Jihai (Honor Tiles) - East, South, West, North, White, Green, Red
Learn about Jihai in mahjong - the 7 special tiles including winds and dragons. Understand their strategic value, yakuhai, and defensive use.
About 4 min read
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Suupai (Number Tiles) - The 1-9 Suited Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Suupai (number tiles) in mahjong - the manzu, pinzu, and souzu suits numbered 1-9. Understand their readings, values, and how to use them effectively.
About 3 min read
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Tonpusen (East-Only Game) - Quick Mahjong Format
Learn about Tonpusen (East-only game) in mahjong - a shorter format with only 4 rounds. Understand its rules, strategy differences from hanchan, and when to play it.
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