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'''Jantou'''{{kana| | '''Jantou'''{{kana|雀頭}} means the pair in the winning hand. In English, it can be referred to as "the pair" or the eye. Every winning hand requires one jantou. Even the irregular yakuman [[kokushi musou]] requires one jantou. [[Chiitoitsu]] is a notable yaku, because it requires seven of them. | ||
== Fu == | == Fu == | ||
Certain tile pairs produces fu. Each produces 2 fu. | Certain tile pairs produces [[fu]]. Each produces 2 fu. Any other pair combinations not listed is worth 0 fu. | ||
* [[Sangenpai]] (Dragon) | * [[Sangenpai]] (Dragon) | ||
* [[Yakuhai| | * [[Yakuhai|Jikazehai]] (Seat wind) | ||
* [[Yakuhai|Bakazehai]] (Round wind) | * [[Yakuhai|Bakazehai]] (Round wind) | ||
[[ | Essentially, if these tiles were completed by drawing a third or [[pon]] was called, then they may qualify for [[yakuhai]], where appropriate. | ||
== Tanki == | == Tanki == | ||
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Only one [[machi|wait pattern]] involves the pair directly: [[tanki]]. It is conveniently known in English as the "pair wait". This pattern only arises, when the hand contains four complete [[tile groups]]. | Only one [[machi|wait pattern]] involves the pair directly: [[tanki]]. It is conveniently known in English as the "pair wait". This pattern only arises, when the hand contains four complete [[tile groups]]. | ||
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