bamboo #1
Terminal
One of Bamboo
一索
(イーソー)
Cultural Meaning
Often depicted as a bird (peacock or sparrow) rather than a bamboo stick. The 索 (sou) character means 'rope' or 'cord'.
Strategic Usage
Terminal tile, distinctive bird design in most sets. Cannot form sequences with 9 or honors. Common in kokushi musou (thirteen orphans).