English Explanatory Dictionary

Riichi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Clipping of Riichi mahjong
noun
  1. A yaku (scoring condition) and 1000-point bet made by declaring the hand to be ready, waiting for one more tile to win.
  2. A call for such a bet.
  3. Clipping of riichi mahjong
  4. Being one symbol away from getting a jackpot, usually triggering an animation before the final symbol is revealed.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹiːt͡ʃi/ /ɹiːt͡ʃ/

Word forms

Riichi riichis reach

Etymology

From Japanese 立直 (rīchi), from Chinese 立直 (lìzhí).

Synonyms

Japanese mahjong
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