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Comprehensive explanation of hai-koritsu (tile efficiency), the most important mahjong concept. Learn the meaning, basic principles, and improvement methods for beginners.
Learn about Deashi in mahjong - how your hand develops in the early game. Understand good vs bad starts and how to adjust your strategy.
Learn about Joban in mahjong - the early game phase from deal to around turn 6. Understand hand direction, tile efficiency, and safe tile preparation.
Learn about Koritsuhai in mahjong - isolated tiles with no adjacent connections and how to handle them efficiently.
Learn about Nakabukure in mahjong - a shape where the middle tile of a sequence candidate is duplicated, reducing efficiency.
Learn about Yonrenkei in mahjong - the efficient four-consecutive-tile shape that provides wide tile acceptance.
Comprehensive explanation of taatsu (incomplete sets) in mahjong, including meaning, types (ryanmen, kanchan, penchan), and efficient taatsu selection for beginners.
Learn about Shanten in mahjong - the number of tile changes needed to reach tenpai. Understand how to count shanten and use it strategically.
Learn about Uke-ire in mahjong - the concept of counting useful tiles that advance your hand.