Lexical entry

南家

nancha

The player sitting at the south position in a mahjong game.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoCompoundSource: Chinese

Meaning

In mahjong, the player whose turn corresponds to the south wind direction, seated to the right of the dealer (East).

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一荘

イーチャン

A full game of mahjong consisting of four rounds.

東家

トンチャ

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

西家

シャーチャ

The player sitting at the west position in a mahjong game.

北家

ペーチャ

The player sitting at the north position in a mahjong game.

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