Lexical entry

翻牌

fanpai

Honor tiles in mahjong that grant points when formed into a triplet or quad.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: Chinese

Meaning

In mahjong, honor tiles (dragons, or wind tiles corresponding to the prevailing wind or the player's seat) that provide a score bonus when used in a completed set.

valuable mahjong honor tile

Examples

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字牌

ツーパイ

The wind and dragon tiles in mahjong.

牌

パイ

A rectangular tile used as a playing piece in the game of mahjong.

聴牌

テンパイ

A state in Mahjong where one is one tile away from a winning hand.

Evidence and Provenance

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