Lexical entry

字一色

tsuuiisoo

A high-scoring mahjong hand composed entirely of honor tiles.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: Chinese

Meaning

A yakuman (maximum limit) hand in mahjong consisting only of wind and dragon tiles.

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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.

面子

メンツ

Social standing or honor; a group of participants; a mahjong meld.

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