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Comprehensive explanation of riichi (ready hand), the signature yaku of Japanese mahjong. Learn the meaning, declaration method, merits, demerits, timing, and tactics for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ron (winning on discard), a fundamental mahjong term. Learn the meaning, usage, differences from tsumo, conditions, and important points for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ryanmen (open-ended wait), the most efficient wait in mahjong, including meaning, how to build ryanmen taatsu and ryanmen wait, and comparison with other waits for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of shuntsu (sequence), a type of set in mahjong. Learn the meaning, building methods, difference from koutsu, and efficient sequence building strategies for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of tenpai (ready hand), a fundamental mahjong term. Learn the meaning, how to identify shapes, types of tenpai, and efficient ways to reach tenpai for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of tsumo (self-draw), a fundamental mahjong term. Learn the meaning, usage, differences from ron, rules, and scoring for beginners.
Complete beginner-friendly explanation of mahjong score calculation mechanics. From formulas deriving scores from fu and han to dealer/non-dealer differences and mangan+ scores, explained clearly with examples.
A beginner-friendly guide to essential 'yaku' (winning patterns) in mahjong. Learn why yaku are necessary, which ones to learn first, and practical yaku you can use immediately in games.
A beginner-friendly guide to fu calculation in mahjong. From quick reference tables to detailed calculation methods, comprehensive explanation of fu knowledge needed for scoring.