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'''Shanten''' {{kana|向聴}} is the number of tiles needed for reaching [[tenpai]]. | '''Shanten''' {{kana|向聴}} is the number of tiles needed for reaching [[tenpai]]. It can also be viewed as the minimum number of tile draws or [[naki|tile calls]] required to attain tenpai. | ||
'''Examples:''' | '''Examples:''' | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 12 September 2014
Shanten 「向聴」 is the number of tiles needed for reaching tenpai. It can also be viewed as the minimum number of tile draws or tile calls required to attain tenpai.
Examples:
- Iishanten (1-shanten)
- Ryanshanten (2-shanten)
- Sanshanten (3-shanten)
Open vs closed
Main article: Naki
Often, the decision to open the hand rests on the tiles needed and the yaku most conveniently acquired. In addition, the shanten count may play a factor too, especially at 1-shanten where a discarded tile could put the hand into tenpai.