# riichi

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹiːt͡ʃi/

## Definitions
1. A yaku (scoring condition) and 1000-point bet made by declaring the hand to be ready, waiting for one more tile to win.
2. A call for such a bet.
3. Clipping of riichi mahjong
4. Being one symbol away from getting a jackpot, usually triggering an animation before the final symbol is revealed.

## Etymology
From Japanese 立直 (rīchi), from Chinese 立直 (lìzhí).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/riichi