scoring riichi
Han
翻
(はん)
Definition
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.
Related Terms
Fu
符
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.
Yaku
役
Scoring patterns or hands. You must have at least one yaku to win (except with riichi). Each yaku is worth a certain number of han.
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.