1-shanten

adjective

Of a mahjong hand: one tile away from reaching tenpai.

Similar
iishanten
OriginEnglish shanten ← Japanese 向聴 →
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Meanings

adjective1-shanten (not comparable)
  1. Japanesenot comparableboard gamesOf a mahjong hand: one tile away from reaching tenpai.

    Synonyms: iishanten

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf a mahjong hand: one tile away from reaching tenpai.

Similar
iishanten
Also see
iishanten

Origin

  1. Japanese一向聴
  2. Japanese向聴
  3. Englishshanten
  4. English1-shanten

Calque of Japanese 一向聴 (iishanten).

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1-shanten. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-shanten

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