Lexical entry

起家

chiicha

The player who starts as the dealer in the first round of a mahjong game.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: Chinese

Meaning

The player who begins the game in the East position (dealer) during the first round (Ton-ippyoku).

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東家

トンチャ

The player currently in the East position, who acts as the dealer for that hand.

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