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Houtei (River Bottom) - The Last Discard Concept
Learn about Houtei in mahjong - the last discard tile in a round. Understand the rules, Houtei Raoyui yaku, and strategic considerations.
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Iishanten (One Away) - One Tile from Tenpai
Learn about Iishanten in mahjong - being one tile away from tenpai. Understand good vs bad shapes, tile acceptance, and strategic decisions.
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Glossary
Ko (Non-Dealer) - The Three Players Who Aren't Dealer
Learn about Ko in mahjong - the non-dealer players, their scoring, positions, and strategic considerations.
About 3 min read
Glossary
Manzu (Characters) - The Number Tiles with Chinese Characters
Learn about Manzu (Characters/Wan tiles), one of the three suit tiles in mahjong. Understand the readings, characteristics, and how to use them effectively.
About 2 min read
Glossary
Rinshan-hai - The Replacement Tile After Kan
Learn about Rinshan-hai in mahjong - the special tile drawn after declaring kan, from the dead wall.
About 2 min read
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Routouhai (Terminal Tiles) - The 1s and 9s of Each Suit
Learn about Routouhai (terminal tiles) in mahjong - the 1 and 9 tiles of each suit. Understand their characteristics, related yaku, and strategic value.
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Shanten (Tiles Away from Tenpai) - Measuring Hand Progress
Learn about Shanten in mahjong - the number of tile changes needed to reach tenpai. Understand how to count shanten and use it strategically.
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Tegawari (Hand Transformation) - Improving Waits and Value
Learn about Tegawari in mahjong - the technique of drawing tiles that transform your hand into better shapes or higher value.
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Wanpai (Dead Wall) - Reserved Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Wanpai (dead wall) in mahjong - the 14 reserved tiles containing dora indicators and rinshan tiles. Understand its structure and role in the game.
About 3 min read