Etymology

yaku

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Today it means: A condition that scores points when met, usually in the form of a specific combination of tiles or cards. Full definition →

Japanese 役
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from役
  2. English todayyaku

Borrowed from Japanese 役 (yaku).

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