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A beginner-friendly guide to basic yaku (winning patterns) in mahjong with formation conditions explained clearly. Read this to quickly understand mahjong yaku.
Chankan is a 1-han situational yaku triggered by ron-winning on an opponent's shouminkan (added kan). Learn why ankan does not count, the kokushi-musou exception, why chankan and rinshan kaihou are mutually exclusive, and how to spot the chance in real play.
Comprehensive explanation of chiitoitsu (seven pairs) in mahjong, the special 2-han yaku. Learn the conditions, building tips, unique scoring rules, and strategic approaches for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of chinitsu (full flush) in mahjong, the 6-han yaku made with only one suit. Learn the conditions, menzen vs called differences, comparison with honitsu, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of chinroutou (all terminals) in mahjong, the yakuman made entirely of 1 and 9 suited tiles. Learn the conditions, differences from honroutou, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of daisangen (big three dragons), a mahjong yakuman. Learn requirements for making triplets from all three dragons (white, green, red), responsibility payment rules, and building strategies for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of daisuushii (big four winds), one of the most difficult mahjong yakuman. Learn requirements for making triplets from all four winds (East, South, West, North), double yakuman treatment, differences from shousuushii, and building strategies for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of damaten (silent tenpai) in mahjong, including the difference from riichi, advantages and disadvantages, and when to use it for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of double riichi in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for declaring riichi on your very first draw. Learn the conditions, differences from normal riichi, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of double yakuman in mahjong, special yakuman worth twice the points. Learn conditions for 2x scoring, representative examples like suuankou tanki, junsei chuuren poutou, and daisuushii for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of genbutsu (actual tiles), the foundation of mahjong defense. Learn meaning, absolute safety, defensive methods using genbutsu for beginners.