Sekinin barai: Difference between revisions

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=== Yakumans without sekinin barai ===
=== Yakumans without sekinin barai ===
In general sekinin barai would not apply to other yakumans, due to the fact that yakuman is not ensured even with all sets are melded. To understand how sekinin barai work, it is better to switch into opponent's perspective: if a melding confirms an ensured yakuman, the feeder should have avoided discarding such tile to get rid of the liability.
In general sekinin barai would not apply to other yakumans, due to the fact that yakuman is not ensured even with all sets are melded. To understand how sekinin barai work, it is better to switch into opponent's perspective: if a melding confirms an ensured yakuman, the opponents should have avoided discarding such tile to get rid of the liability; if a melding doesn't guarantee a yakuman, the opponents can discard it safely without liability.


==== Shousuushi ====
==== Shousuushi ====