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Comprehensive explanation of kanchan machi (closed wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, how to handle it, riichi judgment, and when to pursue better waits for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of penchan machi (edge wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn why it's one of the worst waits, characteristics, effective countermeasures for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ryanmen machi (open wait), the most fundamental mahjong wait pattern. Learn why it's the most efficient, how to build it, and strategic usage for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of shanpon machi (double pon wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and effective usage for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of tanki machi (single wait), a mahjong wait pattern. Learn characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and effective usage for beginners.