Lexical entry

南

nan

A mahjong tile representing the south wind, or a winning hand using a set of these tiles.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: Chinese

Meaning

In mahjong, refers to the south wind tile (Nan). It also denotes a winning hand that includes a pung or kong of these tiles.

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東

トン

The east wind tile in mahjong, or a winning hand containing a set of them.

西

シャー

A mahjong tile representing the west wind, or a winning hand using a set of these tiles.

北

ペー

A mahjong tile representing the north wind, or a winning hand using a set of these tiles.

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