Mahjong Yaku Cheat Sheet
A free 2-page printable reference covering all 43 yaku in riichi mahjong, with han values, frequency ratings, and the 5 beginner yaku to memorize first. No email required.
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2 pages, A4 size, optimized for printing or screen reference. Updated for 2026 standard riichi rules.
File size: ~7 KB · Format: PDF · License: Free for personal and educational use
The Complete Yaku Cheat Sheet (All 43)
Every riichi yaku in one scannable table: han value, whether it needs a closed hand, and how often it actually shows up in play. Tap any yaku for the full reference page with an example hand. Prefer paper? Grab the printable PDF above.
| Yaku | Han | Closed only | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special (6) | |||
| Riichi 立直 | 1 | Yes | Very common |
| Ippatsu 一発 | 1 | Yes | Common |
| Menzen Tsumo 門前清自摸和 | 1 | Yes | Very common |
| Daburu Riichi 両立直 | 2 | Yes | Very rare |
| Chiitoitsu 七対子 | 2 | Yes | Common |
| Nagashi Mangan 流し満貫 | mangan | No | Very rare |
| Sequence (5) | |||
| Pinfu 平和 | 1 | Yes | Very common |
| Iipeikou 一盃口 | 1 | Yes | Common |
| Sanshoku Doujun 三色同順 | 2 (open 1) | No | Common |
| Ittsu 一気通貫 | 2 (open 1) | No | Common |
| Ryanpeikou 二盃口 | 3 | Yes | Very rare |
| Triplet (10) | |||
| Yakuhai: Haku 役牌 白 | 1 | No | Common |
| Yakuhai: Hatsu 役牌 發 | 1 | No | Common |
| Yakuhai: Chun 役牌 中 | 1 | No | Common |
| Yakuhai: Seat Wind 自風牌 | 1 | No | Common |
| Yakuhai: Round Wind 場風牌 | 1 | No | Common |
| San Ankou 三暗刻 | 2 | No | Uncommon |
| Toitoi 対々和 | 2 | No | Common |
| Shousangen 小三元 | 2 | No | Rare |
| San Kantsu 三槓子 | 2 | No | Very rare |
| Sanshoku Doukou 三色同刻 | 2 | No | Rare |
| Terminal & Honor (4) | |||
| Tanyao 断幺九 | 1 | No | Very common |
| Chanta 混全帯幺九 | 2 (open 1) | No | Uncommon |
| Honroutou 混老頭 | 2 | No | Rare |
| Junchan 純全帯幺九 | 3 (open 2) | No | Rare |
| Suit Concentration (2) | |||
| Honitsu 混一色 | 3 (open 2) | No | Common |
| Chinitsu 清一色 | 6 (open 5) | No | Uncommon |
| Lucky / Situational (4) | |||
| Haitei 海底摸月 | 1 | No | Rare |
| Houtei 河底撈魚 | 1 | No | Rare |
| Rinshan Kaihou 嶺上開花 | 1 | No | Rare |
| Chankan 搶槓 | 1 | No | Very rare |
| Yakuman (12) | |||
| Kokushi Musou 国士無双 | Yakuman | Yes | Rare |
| Suu Ankou 四暗刻 | Yakuman | Yes | Very rare |
| Daisangen 大三元 | Yakuman | No | Rare |
| Shousuushii 小四喜 | Yakuman | No | Very rare |
| Daisuushii 大四喜 | Yakuman | No | Very rare |
| Tsuuiisou 字一色 | Yakuman | No | Very rare |
| Chinroutou 清老頭 | Yakuman | No | Very rare |
| Ryuuiisou 緑一色 | Yakuman | No | Very rare |
| Chuuren Poutou 九蓮宝燈 | Yakuman | Yes | Very rare |
| Suu Kantsu 四槓子 | Yakuman | No | Very rare |
| Tenhou 天和 | Yakuman | Yes | Very rare |
| Chiihou 地和 | Yakuman | Yes | Very rare |
Han shown is the closed-hand value; "(open N)" notes the reduced value when the hand is called open. Yakuman are worth a full limit hand.
What's on the Cheat Sheet
The cheat sheet has two pages designed for quick reference during play:
Top 5 Beginner Yaku
The five yaku you'll see most often in your first 100 sessions: riichi, tanyao, pinfu, yakuhai, and iipeikou. Includes han values, closed-only flag, and one-line descriptions.
Plus a Quick Rules section covering the yaku requirement, yaku-nashi, and how han combines with fu for scoring.
Complete Yaku Reference
All 43 yaku organized by category: special, sequence, triplet, suit-concentration, terminals and honors, lucky, and yakuman. Han values and closed-only status for each.
Designed for quick lookup mid-game when you need to confirm whether your hand has yaku.
Who It's For
This cheat sheet is designed for two situations: new players who need a printed reference at the table, and returning players who want a refresher before a session.
- ✓ Mahjong Soul and Tenhou players who play online but don't have all 43 yaku memorized yet
- ✓ In-person riichi groups who want a shared reference at the table
- ✓ Returning players who haven't played in months and need a quick refresher
- ✓ Riichi teachers and clubs who want a free handout for new members
No Email Required for the Download
We don't gate the cheat sheet. Click the download button and the PDF saves to your device. Share it with your group, print it for your table, or keep it on your phone.
The cheat sheet is free for personal and educational use. If you find it helpful, the best thank-you is sharing it with your local riichi club or linking to this page from your blog.
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Learn More About Yaku
The cheat sheet is a quick reference. For deeper learning, these guides walk through each concept in detail:
What Is Yaku in Mahjong?
Beginner's guide explaining what yaku is and why every winning hand needs one.
Complete Mahjong Yaku List
All 43 yaku explained in detail with han values, examples, and difficulty ratings.
What Happens With No Yaku?
The most common beginner trap: finishing a hand with no yaku and how to recover.
Yakuhai Complete Guide
Dragons and value winds — the easiest 1-han yaku for beginners.
Mahjong Soul Yaku Reference
Platform-specific yaku reference for Mahjong Soul players with in-game examples.
Browse All Yaku Pages
Individual reference page for every yaku with example hands and detailed explanations.
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