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Revision as of 03:36, 6 August 2013
Given the multitude of Japanese terminology in the game, many terms are used in association with each other. For example, a separate set of terms are dedicated to the yaku, as names for each pattern.
Game rounds
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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- Kyoku
- Ton iikyoku
- Ton nikyoku
- Etc.
- Oorasu
Melds
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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Rule specific
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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- Ari
- Nashi
- Ari ari
- Furiten
- Atozuke
- Kuitan
- Chombo
- Etc.
Scoring
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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- Han
- Fu
- Mangan
- Haneman
- Honba
- Etc.
Seating
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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Strategic and tactical terms
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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- Damaten
- Suji
- Betaori
- Kabe
- Etc
Tiles
Main article: Mahjong equipment
Manzu
Ii wan | Ryan wan | San wan | Suu wan | Uu wan | Ro wan | Chii wan | Pa wan | Chuu man |
Souzu
Ii sou | Ryan sou | San sou | Suu sou | Uu sou | Ro sou | Chii sou | Pa sou | Chuu man |
Pinzu
Ii pin | Ryan pin | San pin | Suu pin | Uu pin | Ro pin | Chii pin | Pa pin | Chuu man |
Jihai
Kazehai
Ton | Nan | Shaa | Pei |
Sangenpai
Haku | Hatsu | Chun |
Tile calls
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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- Chii, Pon, Kan, Agari, etc.
Wait patterns
Japanese | Kanji | English | Explanation
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- Tenpai
- Machi
- Ryanmen
- Shanpon
- Tanki
- Ryanmenten
- Etc.
Yaku
Main article: List of yaku
Every yaku is referred by a specific name. While they each have English equivalence, it is encouraged to learn the yaku names by their Japanese name.