riichi mahjong

noun

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

Similar
Japanese mahjongRiichi

Meanings

nounriichi mahjong (uncountable)

alternative reach mahjong

  1. uncountableThe modern Japanese mahjong variant, characterized by the riichi mechanic.

    Synonyms: Japanese mahjong, Riichi

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
Japanese mahjongRiichi

Translations

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

riichi mahjong. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riichi%20mahjong

MLA

“riichi mahjong.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riichi%20mahjong. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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