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'''Matagi suji''', or "straddle suji", is a form of [[discard]] reading. It states that, when a number tile is discarded early, nearby tiles become safer.
'''Matagi suji''', or "straddle suji", is a form of [[discard]] reading. It states that, when a number tile is discarded early, nearby tiles become safer. But, when a number tile is discarded late (especially if the [[riichi]] declaration tile), nearby tiles become more dangerous.
* When a tile numbered 3-7 is discarded, the tiles +/- 2 away become safer.
*When a tile numbered 3-7 is discarded, the tiles within +/- 2 of that tile are affected by matagi suji.
* When a tile numbered 2 or 8 is discarded, the 1-4 or 6-9 become safer, respectively.
*When a tile numbered 2 or 8 is discarded, the 1-4 or 6-9 tiles are affected by matagi suji.


==Table==
==Table==
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==Theory==
==Theory==
Matagi suji relies on the power of a shape like "223" or "334". When a player has a 233 in hand, it is unlikely that they would discard a 3 early, since it would come at a loss of [[tile efficiency]]. Therefore, if an opponent discards a 3 early, it is unlikely that they have an incomplete "23" remaining in hand. Therefore, it's less likely for them to have a wait on 2 or 5 of that suit (since "23" waits on 1-4).
Matagi suji relies on the power of a shape like "233" or "334". When a player has a "233", it is unlikely for them to discard a 3 early - turning "233" -> "23" - since it'd come at a loss of [[tile efficiency]]. So if a 3 is discarded early, it is less likely for them to have "23" (which waits on 1-4) or "34" (which waits on 2-5) remaining. As the 1-4 wait and 2-5 wait are less likely, an early discarded 3 makes 1-4 and 2-5 safer. Note: tiles towards the outside of a discarded tile are ''much'' safer. Tiles towards the inside are not much safer than a regular tile.


Tiles towards the outside of a discarded tile are much safer than those towards the inside. For example, after an opponent discards a 3, a 1 is safer than 5. This is because middle tiles are more dangerous; if an opponent discards a 3, they could still be holding a "67" [[ryanmen]], waiting on a 5.
Conversely, it is more likely for a player to keep shapes like "233" until [[tenpai]]. So if a 3 is discarded early, it is more likely for them to have a "23" or "34" remaining. This means an early discarded 3 makes 1-4 and 2-5 more dangerous.


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.mahjonggem.com/blog/2019/6/12/matagi-suji Matagi suji] on Mahjong Gem
* [https://www.mahjonggem.com/blog/2019/6/12/matagi-suji Matagi suji] on Mahjong Gem
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