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Daiminkan
大明槓
(だいみんかん)
Definition
A called kan made by adding a fourth tile from another player's discard to your existing pon. Considered an open meld.
Related Terms
Kan
槓
A quad - four identical tiles. Can be concealed (ankan), open (daiminkan), or added to an existing pon (shouminkan). Reveals an additional dora indicator.
Pon
ポン
Calling another player's discard to complete a triplet. Can be called from any player out of turn. Opens your hand.
Minkan
明槓
An open kan (quad) called from another player's discard or added to an existing pon. Opens your hand and reveals additional dora.