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Comprehensive explanation of tanyao (all simples), a fundamental mahjong yaku. Learn establishment conditions, kuitan rules, strategic usage, and more for beginners.
Learn about Hajihai in mahjong - the terminal tiles (1 and 9). Understand their strategic value, safety aspects, and roles in special hands.
Learn about Kuitan in mahjong - the rule allowing Tanyao to be completed with called tiles (pon/chi).
Learn about Chunchanpai (simple tiles) in mahjong - the 2 through 8 numbered tiles. Understand their versatility, connection to Tanyao, and strategic importance.
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.