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::Twelve different [[terminal|terminals]] and [[jihai|honors]], by which one is paired. | ::Twelve different [[terminal|terminals]] and [[jihai|honors]], by which one is paired. | ||
::Or, the hand has thirteen different terminals and honors, by which any of them needs to be paired. | ::Or, the hand has thirteen different terminals and honors, by which any of them needs to be paired. | ||
=== Wait patterns === | |||
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Every hand in tenpai involves some sort of [[machi|wait pattern]], or machi {{kana|待ち}}. Various wait patterns are conveniently named, because of their frequency. Some occur more than others. Overall, associating the different patterns with names helps with the ability to quickly recognize them and their waiting tiles. Likewise, players who recognize these patterns may also be able to select among them. | |||
== Example tenpai hands == | == Example tenpai hands == | ||
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'''Jantou''' are the tile pairs to a mahjong hand. Every hand, open or closed, requires at least one tile paired. The pair must either be in the hand, or the hand must be waiting to complete the pair while in possession of four tile groups. The latter forms the waiting pattern of [[tanki]] (pair wait). In addition, certain pairings may generate [[fu]]. The tanki pattern generates fu, as well as with certain [[jihai|honor tiles]]. | '''Jantou''' are the tile pairs to a mahjong hand. Every hand, open or closed, requires at least one tile paired. The pair must either be in the hand, or the hand must be waiting to complete the pair while in possession of four tile groups. The latter forms the waiting pattern of [[tanki]] (pair wait). In addition, certain pairings may generate [[fu]]. The tanki pattern generates fu, as well as with certain [[jihai|honor tiles]]. | ||
== Karaten == | == Karaten == | ||