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Meaning of Riichi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɹiːt͡ʃi

Definitions

  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. Clipping of Riichi mahjong
  3. A call for such a bet.
  4. Being one symbol away from getting a jackpot, usually triggering an animation before the final symbol is revealed.

Equivalents

日本語 リーチ 立直
한국어 리치
中文 立直

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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