scoring riichi
Fu
符
(ふ)
Definition
Minipoints that contribute to a hand's score. Based on composition (melds, wait pattern, pair, and win method). Combined with han to determine final payment.
Related Terms
Han
翻
Doubles or multipliers that determine your hand's value. Each yaku is worth a certain number of han. Combined with fu to calculate the final score.
Mangan
満貫
A limit hand worth 5 han (with 40+ fu) or 4 han (with 70+ fu), or 3 han with 110+ fu. Pays 8,000 (non-dealer) or 12,000 (dealer). The first scoring limit.
Pinfu
平和
All sequences - a 1-han yaku where your closed hand contains four sequences, a valueless pair, and waits on a double-sided wait (ryanmen). Worth exactly 20 fu when closed.