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'''Jantou''' | '''Jantou'''{{kana|雀頭}} 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. | ||
== Fu == | |||
Certain tile pairs produces [[fu]]. Each produces 2 fu. Any other pair combinations not listed is worth 0 fu. | |||
* [[Sangenpai]] (Dragon) | |||
* [[Yakuhai|Jikazehai]] (Seat 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. | |||
== Tanki == | |||
:{{#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]]. | |||
==External links== | |||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||