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テンパイ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word テンパイ

聴牌
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Usually kana
Freq #116308
1

Mahjong

tenpai; fishing (i.e. needing one more tile for completion)

Kanji in this Word

17 strokes
Frequency: 781
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

listen
headstrong
naughty
careful inquiry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ゆる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きく
12 strokes
Frequency: 2247

Meanings

label
signboard
medal
mahjong tiles

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぱい
ふだ
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