172 articles about glossary
Pinfu (all sequences) is the most fundamental 1-han mahjong yaku — closed-only and easy to build, but its 5 conditions trip up many beginners. Learn each condition with examples and common mistakes.
Learn about Renho in mahjong - a rare hand where a non-dealer wins by ron on the first turn before their first draw.
Learn about Riipai in mahjong - organizing your hand tiles for easier reading. Understand proper arrangement methods, strategic considerations, and etiquette.
Comprehensive explanation of rinshan kaihou (dead wall draw) in mahjong, the special yaku for winning on the replacement tile after kan. Learn the conditions, kan types, and strategic tips 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.
Learn about Ryanpeikou in mahjong - a 3 han closed hand with two sets of identical sequences.
Learn about Ryokei-henka in mahjong - the technique of improving weak shapes like kanchan into strong ryanmen waits.
Comprehensive explanation of ryokei (good shape) in mahjong, including open-ended waits, characteristics of good waits, differences from bad shapes, and practical usage for beginners.
Learn about Ryuuiisou in mahjong - a yakuman made entirely of green tiles (2, 3, 4, 6, 8 of souzu and hatsu).
Comprehensive explanation of sanankou (three concealed triplets) in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for having 3 closed triplets. Learn the conditions, ron considerations, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of sanbaiman, the 11-12 han scoring tier in mahjong. Learn the required han, point values, how to build sanbaiman hands, and occurrence frequency for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of sangenpai (dragon tiles) in mahjong - white, green, and red. Learn their meaning, characteristics, relationship with yaku, and strategic usage for beginners.