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'''Kawa''' {{kana|河}} (lit. "river", sometimes referred to as the "pond"), or '''discard pile''', is where discarded tiles are placed. It helps provide players with information regarding other players' hands. For [[defense|defensive play]], players rely on the discards to determine [[genbutsu|safe tiles]]. | '''Kawa''' {{kana|河}} (lit. "river", sometimes referred to as the "pond"), or '''discard pile''', is where discarded tiles are placed. It helps provide players with information regarding other players' hands. For [[defense|defensive play]], players rely on the discards to determine [[genbutsu|safe tiles]]. Discards can also help determine what other players are likely to have, especially when particular [[yaku]] are sought for. | ||
In most non-Japanese variants of mahjong, discarded tiles are simply placed in a disorganized pile at the center of the playing area. However, for Japanese mahjong, each player is in charge of maintaining one's own discard pile. It is customary to arrange discards in rows of six, though this is not required for casual play. | In most non-Japanese variants of mahjong, discarded tiles are simply placed in a disorganized pile at the center of the playing area. However, for Japanese mahjong, each player is in charge of maintaining one's own discard pile. It is customary to arrange discards in rows of six, though this is not required for casual play. | ||