#kabe
#wall
Kabe (Wall) - Defense Theory Using Visible Tiles
Learn about Kabe in mahjong - the wall theory for safe tile reading. Understand how 4 visible tiles eliminate certain waits and increase safety.
About 3 min read
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172 articles about glossary
#kanchan
#closed wait
What is Kanchan? Meaning, Wait Types, and How to Improve Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of kanchan (closed wait), a wait shape in mahjong. Learn the meaning, kanchan wait and taatsu characteristics, and how to improve to ryanmen for beginners.
About 3 min read
#kantsu
#quad
What is Kantsu? Meaning, Types, and How to Kan Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of kantsu (quad), a special set in mahjong. Learn the meaning, types (ankan and minkan), kan procedure, and advantages/disadvantages for beginners.
About 4 min read
#keishiki tenpai
#formal tenpai
Keishiki Tenpai - Formal Tenpai Without Winning Tiles
Learn about Keishiki Tenpai in mahjong - a technical tenpai state where winning is impossible but noten penalties are avoided.
About 3 min read
#ko
#non-dealer
Ko (Non-Dealer) - The Three Players Who Aren't Dealer
Learn about Ko in mahjong - the non-dealer players, their scoring, positions, and strategic considerations.
About 3 min read
#koutsu
#triplet
What is Koutsu? Meaning, Building Methods, and Difference from Shuntsu Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of koutsu (triplet), a type of set in mahjong. Learn the meaning, building methods, difference between ankou and minkou, and yaku using koutsu for beginners.
About 4 min read
#manzu
#characters
Manzu (Characters) - The Number Tiles with Chinese Characters
Learn about Manzu (Characters/Wan tiles), one of the three suit tiles in mahjong. Understand the readings, characteristics, and how to use them effectively.
About 2 min read
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#mentsu
#sets
What is Mentsu? Meaning, Types, and Building Methods Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of mentsu (sets), a fundamental mahjong building block. Learn the meaning, types (shuntsu, koutsu, kantsu), and efficient building methods for beginners.
About 3 min read
#oya
#dealer
Oya (Dealer) - The Advantaged Position in Mahjong
Learn about Oya (dealer) in mahjong - the player with 1.5x scoring who leads each round. Understand dealer privileges, responsibilities, and strategic implications.
About 2 min read
#penchan
#edge wait
What is Penchan? Meaning, Wait Types, and How to Handle Explained for Beginners
Comprehensive explanation of penchan (edge wait), a wait shape in mahjong. Learn the meaning, penchan wait and taatsu characteristics, and efficient handling methods for beginners.
About 3 min read
#pinzu
#circles
Pinzu (Circle Tiles) - The Dot Suit in Mahjong
Learn about Pinzu (circle tiles) in mahjong - the suit featuring circular patterns. Understand each tile's design, readings, and how to use them effectively.
About 3 min read
#pon
#call
Pon (Calling for Triplets) in Mahjong: When to Call & Trade-offs
Pon is the mahjong call for completing a triplet (koutsu) from another player's discard. Learn how pon works, when to call it, and the trade-offs — losing menzen, blocking riichi, and yaku restrictions.
About 4 min read