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-'''Yaku''' {{kana|役}} are [[List of yaku|specific hand patterns or conditions]] that score points, analogous to [[wikipedia:List of poker hands|poker hands]]. Each yaku is worth a specific amount of [[han]], and multiple yaku can be combined into one hand. Basic mahjong knowledge involves learning the yaku, but it is not expected of new players to know all of them.  '''Most importantly, every hand must include at least one yaku in order to count as a winning hand'''.
+'''Yaku''' {{kana|役}} are [[List of yaku|specific hand patterns or conditions]] that score points, analogous to [[wikipedia:List of poker hands|poker hands]]. Each yaku is worth a specific amount of [[han]], and multiple yaku can be combined into one hand. It is not expected of new players to know every yaku, but learning the most common yaku is important. '''Most importantly, every hand must include at least one yaku in order to count as a winning hand'''.
 ==Han==
 {{main|Scoring}}
-Each yaku is assigned a han value. Whenever a player wins, their hand's yaku are tallied up, and they score points based on the total amount of han. If a hand has multiple possible interpretations, the highest possible hand is scored.
+Each yaku is assigned a han value. Whenever a player wins, their hand's yaku are summed up, and the hand scores points based on the total amount of han. If a hand has multiple possible interpretations, the highest possible hand is scored.
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 == Combining yaku ==
 {{main|Yaku compatibility}}
-Different yaku may be implemented into a single hand.  By doing so, the values applied to the different yaku also combine.  In short, they stack.  This aspect of the game is key towards developing larger scoring hands.  With [[dora]], the stacking effect becomes even greater.
+Yaku may be combined with other yaku. When a hand qualifies for two or more yaku, their han value is added up. Combining yaku and/or [[dora]] is important for scoring big hands.
 == Optional yaku ==
 {{main|Optional yaku}}
-A list of '''optional yaku''' exist due to the game's complexity, which can further explore possible tile combinations and patterns.  Regardless, the yaku list noted above is the more commonly accepted list.
+'''Optional yaku''', or '''local yaku''', are yaku not included in the standard ruleset of riichi mahjong. These yaku may be added with house rules, increasing the game's complexity and number of available hands.
 == See Also ==