terminology riichi

Yakitori

焼き鳥

(やきとり)

Definition

Slang for not winning a single hand during an entire game. Sometimes marked with a physical penalty marker in casual play.

Related Terms

Agari

和がり

A winning hand in mahjong. The act of completing a valid winning hand and declaring victory. Can be won by drawing the final tile (tsumo) or by calling another player's discard (ron).

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