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Sutehai & Kawa - Reading Discards in Mahjong
Learn about Sutehai (discards) and Kawa (discard pond) in mahjong. Understand how to read opponents' hands and find safe tiles from discard patterns.
About 3 min read
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Tehai (Hand Tiles) - Your Personal Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Tehai in mahjong - the tiles each player holds and manages throughout the game.
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Suupai (Number Tiles) - The 1-9 Suited Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Suupai (number tiles) in mahjong - the manzu, pinzu, and souzu suits numbered 1-9. Understand their readings, values, and how to use them effectively.
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Toimen (Opposite Player) - The Player Across the Table
Learn about Toimen (opposite player) in mahjong - the player sitting directly across from you. Understand the unique strategic considerations for this position.
About 3 min read
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Tonpusen (East-Only Game) - Quick Mahjong Format
Learn about Tonpusen (East-only game) in mahjong - a shorter format with only 4 rounds. Understand its rules, strategy differences from hanchan, and when to play it.
About 3 min read
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Uma (Placement Bonus) - Points by Rank
Learn about Uma in mahjong - the bonus points awarded based on final placement. Understand calculation methods, common settings, and strategic implications.
About 3 min read
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Uradora (Hidden Dora) - Bonus Dora for Riichi Winners
Learn about Uradora in mahjong - the additional dora revealed only when winning with riichi.
About 4 min read
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What is Yaku? Hand Patterns Required to Win in Mahjong Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of yaku (hand patterns), fundamental mahjong rules. Learn the meaning, types, memorization tips, and beginner-recommended yaku.
About 5 min read
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Yama (The Wall) - Where You Draw Tiles in Mahjong
Learn about Yama (the wall) in mahjong - the stacked tiles that players draw from during gameplay. Understand its structure, the dead wall, and strategic considerations.
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Yakuman in Mahjong: All 13 Hands, Point Values & Probabilities
Yakuman are mahjong's highest-scoring hands — 32,000 (non-dealer) or 48,000 (dealer) points. All 13 standard yakuman explained with formation conditions, occurrence rates, and double-yakuman variations.
About 4 min read
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Mahjong Waiting Patterns (Machi): Ryanmen, Kanchan, Penchan & Tanki Explained
All mahjong waiting patterns (machi) explained with examples — ryanmen, kanchan, penchan, shanpon, tanki, nobetan, and multi-sided waits. Learn how to spot good shapes vs bad shapes and pick efficient waits.
About 9 min
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Chi (Calling for Sequences) in Mahjong: Rules & Strategic Trade-offs
Chi lets you complete a sequence (shuntsu) from the player on your left in mahjong. Learn chi rules, when it's allowed, how it restricts your yaku (no riichi, kuisagari), and tactical considerations.
About 5 min read