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Glossary
Deashi (Early Progress) - Starting Hand Development Speed
Learn about Deashi in mahjong - how your hand develops in the early game. Understand good vs bad starts and how to adjust your strategy.
About 3 min read
Glossary
Featured
What is Hai-Koritsu? Tile Efficiency Fundamentals Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of hai-koritsu (tile efficiency), the most important mahjong concept. Learn the meaning, basic principles, and improvement methods for beginners.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Joban (Early Game) - The Opening Phase of a Mahjong Round
Learn about Joban in mahjong - the early game phase from deal to around turn 6. Understand hand direction, tile efficiency, and safe tile preparation.
About 4 min read
Glossary
Koritsuhai (Isolated Tiles) - Tiles Without Connections
Learn about Koritsuhai in mahjong - isolated tiles with no adjacent connections and how to handle them efficiently.
About 3 min read
Glossary
Nakabukure - Middle-Heavy Shape in Sequence Candidates
Learn about Nakabukure in mahjong - a shape where the middle tile of a sequence candidate is duplicated, reducing efficiency.
About 2 min read
Glossary
Yonrenkei (Four-Tile Sequence) - Maximizing Tile Acceptance
Learn about Yonrenkei in mahjong - the efficient four-consecutive-tile shape that provides wide tile acceptance.
About 3 min read
Glossary
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.
About 3 min read
Glossary
What is Taatsu? Meaning, Types, and Efficient Usage Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of taatsu (incomplete sets) in mahjong, including meaning, types (ryanmen, kanchan, penchan), and efficient taatsu selection for beginners.
About 3 min read
Glossary
Uke-ire (Tile Acceptance) - Counting Useful Tiles
Learn about Uke-ire in mahjong - the concept of counting useful tiles that advance your hand.
About 3 min read