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Kamicha (Left Player) - The Player on Your Left
Learn about Kamicha in mahjong - the player seated to your left. Understand chi rules, strategic importance, and positional awareness.
About 4 min read
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Shimocha (Right Player) - The Player to Your Right
Learn about Shimocha (right player) in mahjong - the player sitting to your right who can chi from your discards. Understand strategic considerations for this position.
About 2 min read
Glossary
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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Tehai (Hand Tiles) - Your Personal Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Tehai in mahjong - the tiles each player holds and manages throughout the game.
About 3 min read
Glossary
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.
About 3 min read
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Chunchanpai (Simple Tiles) - The 2-8 Number Tiles
Learn about Chunchanpai (simple tiles) in mahjong - the 2 through 8 numbered tiles. Understand their versatility, connection to Tanyao, and strategic importance.
About 3 min read
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Haipai (Starting Hand) - Your Initial Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Haipai (starting hand) in mahjong - the tiles dealt to each player at the start of a round. Understand how to evaluate your haipai and plan your strategy.
About 3 min read