Riichi

Usually written in kana.

Also read:

立直 (Riichi) is a Japanese noun meaning “rīchi, riichi, declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed, being one step away from victory (or success, etc.)”.

Meanings

  1. nounrīchi; riichi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed
  2. nounbeing one step away from victory (or success, etc.)

Kanji in 立直

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