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'''Atozuke''' {{kana|後付け}} ~~describes~~ a ~~"yakuless"~~ [[tenpai]] hand ~~which gains~~ [[yaku]] upon winning. In other words, ~~the current state of the hand does not produce yaku~~ while tenpai. This ~~typically~~ involves an open hand, ~~but~~ can also apply to closed hands without [[riichi]]~~. It is also called '''sakizuke''' {{kana|先付け}}~~.

'''Atozuke''' {{kana|後付け}} refers to a [[tenpai]] hand with no guaranteed [[yaku]], but can gain yaku upon obtaining a specific winning tile. In other words, it is "yakuless" while in tenpai. This typicaly involves an open hand, though it can also apply to closed hands without [[riichi]].

When a hand is ~~subject to~~ atozuke, it ~~may~~ win if ~~it draws the~~ [[takame|~~higher value]] tile. However, it is usually unable to win off the [[yasume|lesser~~]] ~~tile, since it would lack yaku~~. ~~Such hands may still win with the lesser tile if it~~ gains a conditional yaku ~~(like~~ [[haitei]] or [[rinshan]]~~) - otherwise, it cannot win. Thus, if the lesser~~ tile is ~~drawn, the hand may be subject to [[furiten]]~~.

When a hand is in the state of atozuke, it can win if:

*It obtains a winning tile that would [[takame|give a yaku]].

*It gains a conditional yaku, such as [[haitei]] or [[rinshan]] (no matter which winning tile is obtained).

~~Atozuke~~ is subject to [[Rule variations#Atozuke|rule variations]]. When the atozuke rule is disabled ("atozuke nashi"), you must have a confirmed yaku before winning (and sometimes, before making any call). The more common rule, by far, is to allow atozuke. Rules disabling atozuke are rare, mostly found in specific [[jansou|mahjong parlor]]s.

Thus, under normal conditions, a hand in atozuke is unable win with some of its winning tiles. If it draws a "[[yasume|lesser]]" winning tile, it would have no yaku, and be unable to win. If a lesser tile is drawn, the hand may be subject to [[furiten]].

The atozuke ''rule'' determines whether a hand is allowed to be in atozuke. It is subject to [[Rule variations#Atozuke|rule variations]]. When the atozuke rule is disabled ("atozuke nashi"), you must have a confirmed yaku before winning (and, sometimes, before making any call). The more common rule, by far, is to allow atozuke. Rules disabling atozuke are rare, mostly found in specific [[jansou|mahjong parlor]]s.

'''Sakizuke''' {{kana|先付け}} is the rule opposite of atozuke; if sakizuki is enabled, a hand is not allowed to be in atozuke.

== Examples ==

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-'''Atozuke''' {{kana|後付け}} describes a "yakuless" [[tenpai]] hand which gains [[yaku]] upon winning. In other words, the current state of the hand does not produce yaku while tenpai. This typically involves an open hand, but can also apply to closed hands without [[riichi]]. It is also called '''sakizuke''' {{kana|先付け}}.
+'''Atozuke''' {{kana|後付け}} refers to a [[tenpai]] hand with no guaranteed [[yaku]], but can gain yaku upon obtaining a specific winning tile. In other words, it is "yakuless" while in tenpai. This typicaly involves an open hand, though it can also apply to closed hands without [[riichi]].
-When a hand is subject to atozuke, it may win if it draws the [[takame|higher value]] tile. However, it is usually unable to win off the [[yasume|lesser]] tile, since it would lack yaku. Such hands may still win with the lesser tile if it gains a conditional yaku (like [[haitei]] or [[rinshan]]) - otherwise, it cannot win. Thus, if the lesser tile is drawn, the hand may be subject to [[furiten]].
+When a hand is in the state of atozuke, it can win if:
+*It obtains a winning tile that would [[takame|give a yaku]].
+*It gains a conditional yaku, such as [[haitei]] or [[rinshan]] (no matter which winning tile is obtained).
-Atozuke is subject to [[Rule variations#Atozuke|rule variations]]. When the atozuke rule is disabled ("atozuke nashi"), you must have a confirmed yaku before winning (and sometimes, before making any call). The more common rule, by far, is to allow atozuke. Rules disabling atozuke are rare, mostly found in specific [[jansou|mahjong parlor]]s.
+Thus, under normal conditions, a hand in atozuke is unable win with some of its winning tiles. If it draws a "[[yasume|lesser]]" winning tile, it would have no yaku, and be unable to win. If a lesser tile is drawn, the hand may be subject to [[furiten]].
+The atozuke ''rule'' determines whether a hand is allowed to be in atozuke. It is subject to [[Rule variations#Atozuke|rule variations]]. When the atozuke rule is disabled ("atozuke nashi"), you must have a confirmed yaku before winning (and, sometimes, before making any call). The more common rule, by far, is to allow atozuke. Rules disabling atozuke are rare, mostly found in specific [[jansou|mahjong parlor]]s.
+'''Sakizuke''' {{kana|先付け}} is the rule opposite of atozuke; if sakizuki is enabled, a hand is not allowed to be in atozuke.
 == Examples ==

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