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 [[Image:YakuListed.png|thumb|right|300px|[http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2008121721gm-00c1-0000-fcadb0d7&tw=3&ts=5 Example hand], containing many yaku.]]
-A '''[[yaku]]''' {{kana|役}} is a certain pattern in a mahjong hand that scores points, and a necessary condition for winning. They are analogous to hands in poker. Unlike poker, multiple yaku can be combined into one hand. Under standard rules, there are 26 different yaku and 11 [[yakuman]] (a special class of high-scoring yaku). In addition, one special case may be allowed in [[nagashi mangan]].
+A '''[[yaku]]''' {{kana|役}} is a certain pattern in a mahjong hand that scores points, and a necessary condition for winning (analogous to hands in poker). A hand can score multiple yaku at once. Under standard rules, there are 26 different yaku and 11 [[yakuman]] (a special class of high-scoring yaku). In addition, one special case may be allowed in [[nagashi mangan]].
 '''In order to win any hand, the hand must have at least one yaku.''' Even if a hand has [[dora]], it cannot score without a yaku. Declaring a win without yaku can score a [[chombo]] penalty. Therefore, when learning the game, it is essential to learn the different types of yaku.
-Each yaku has a specified amount of '''[[han]]''' {{kana|飜}}, generally based on their rarity. You can also increase the hand's han count with [[dora]], but this does not count as a yaku. A hand's total han value, counted from adding up yaku and dora, [[Scoring table|determines the points]] you'll get in the end.
+Each yaku has a specified amount of '''[[han]]''' {{kana|飜}}, where rarer yaku are generally worth more han. Han can also be increased by acquiring dora, but dora do not count as yaku for the purposes of winning. A hand's total han value, counted from adding up yaku and dora, [[Scoring table|determines the points]] you'll get in the end.
-The most important yaku to learn is [[riichi]], since it is very common and very easy to achieve. A new player may find it easiest to never [[naki|open]] their hand, always calling riichi, and get a few wins. However, this strategy is far too simple for serious play; a variety of yaku should be employed.
+The most important yaku to learn is [[riichi]]: it is the most common yaku and very easy to achieve. Any hand that isn't [[open]] may declare riichi when [[tenpai|about to win]]. A beginner may rely solely on riichi, though it is important to learn the other yaku too.
 ==One han closed only==