Lexical entry

自摸

tsumo

Drawing a winning tile from the wall or the act of winning with such a tile.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoAbbreviationSource: Chinese

Meaning

In mahjong, the act of drawing a winning tile from the wall yourself, rather than winning off another player's discard.

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門前清自摸和

メンゼンチンツモホー

Winning in mahjong by drawing the final tile yourself while keeping your hand concealed.

自摸和

ツモホー

Winning in mahjong by drawing the winning tile yourself from the wall.

海底撈月

ハイテイラオユエ

A Mahjong winning hand achieved by drawing the very last tile from the wall.

嶺上開花

リンシャンカイホウ

A Mahjong winning hand formed by drawing a replacement tile after declaring a kong.

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