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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

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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:

Page 1

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.

Page 2

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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