Phrase guide

riichi mahjong

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The modern Japanese mahjong variant, characterized by the riichi mechanic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Japanese mahjong, Riichi

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 日本麻雀 (Rìběn máquè) — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 日本麻將 /日本麻将 (Rìběn májiàng) — Translations
  • Japanese: 日本麻雀 — Translations
  • Japanese: 日本式麻雀 (Nihon-shiki mājan) — Translations
  • Japanese: リーチ麻雀 (rīchi mājan) — Translations
  • Japanese: 立直麻雀 (rīchi mājan) — Translations