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[[Image:YakuListed.png|thumb|right|300px|[http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2008121721gm-00c1-0000-fcadb0d7&tw=3&ts=5 Example hand], containing many yaku.]] | [[Image:YakuListed.png|thumb|right|300px|[http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2008121721gm-00c1-0000-fcadb0d7&tw=3&ts=5 Example hand], containing many yaku.]] | ||
A '''[[yaku]]''' {{kana|役}} is a certain pattern in a mahjong hand that scores points, and a necessary condition for winning. They are analogous to hands in poker. Unlike poker, multiple yaku can be combined into one hand. Under standard rules, there are 26 different yaku and 11 [[yakuman]] (a special class of high-scoring yaku). | A '''[[yaku]]''' {{kana|役}} is a certain pattern in a mahjong hand that scores points, and a necessary condition for winning. They are analogous to hands in poker. Unlike poker, multiple yaku can be combined into one hand. Under standard rules, there are 26 different yaku and 11 [[yakuman]] (a special class of high-scoring yaku). In addition, one special case may be allowed in [[nagashi mangan]]. | ||
'''In order to win any hand, the hand must have at least one yaku.''' Even if a hand has [[dora]], it cannot score without a yaku. Declaring a win without yaku can score a [[chombo]] penalty. Therefore, when learning the game, it is essential to learn the different types of yaku. | '''In order to win any hand, the hand must have at least one yaku.''' Even if a hand has [[dora]], it cannot score without a yaku. Declaring a win without yaku can score a [[chombo]] penalty. Therefore, when learning the game, it is essential to learn the different types of yaku. | ||