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'''Jantou'''{{kana|}} 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.
'''Jantou'''{{kana|雀頭}} is the '''pair''' of a winning hand; every hand requires exactly one pair to win (except [[chiitoitsu]], which requires seven). In English, it is usually called a "pair", but occasionally referred to as the hand's "eye".


== Fu ==
== Fu ==
Certain tile pairs produces [[fu]].  Each produces 2 fu.  Any other pair combinations not listed is worth 0 fu.
If the hand's pair is composed of [[yakuhai]] tiles, the pair is worth 2 [[fu]]. Yakuhai include:


* [[Sangenpai]] (Dragon)
* [[Sangenpai]] (Dragon)
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* [[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.
A wind tile that is both the seat and round wind may be worth 2 fu or 4 fu, depending on the [[Scoring variations#Double wind fu|ruleset]].
 
All other pairs are worth 0 fu.


== Tanki ==
== Tanki ==
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:{{#mjt:234p444m6z}} {{#mjt:1'1155'5z}}  Waiting for: {{#mjt:6z}}
:{{#mjt:234p444m6z}} {{#mjt:1'1155'5z}}  Waiting for: {{#mjt:6z}}


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|basic wait]] involves the pair directly: [[tanki]] ("pair wait"). This pattern occurs when the hand contains four complete [[tile groups]] and waits to complete the pair.


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 16 August 2024

Jantou「雀頭」 is the pair of a winning hand; every hand requires exactly one pair to win (except chiitoitsu, which requires seven). In English, it is usually called a "pair", but occasionally referred to as the hand's "eye".

Fu

If the hand's pair is composed of yakuhai tiles, the pair is worth 2 fu. Yakuhai include:

A wind tile that is both the seat and round wind may be worth 2 fu or 4 fu, depending on the ruleset.

All other pairs are worth 0 fu.

Tanki

Waiting for:

Only one basic wait involves the pair directly: tanki ("pair wait"). This pattern occurs when the hand contains four complete tile groups and waits to complete the pair.

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