Suji and Genbutsu — Reading Safe Discards
riichitips
Defensive riichi uses heuristics, not guarantees. Suji and genbutsu are two common tools when you must throw a tile under pressure.
Tenpai shape (context)
Riichi-ready sample
123 Man
456 Pin
789 Sou
Pon
Pair
Genbutsu example
False win hand A
123 Man
456 Pin
789 Sou
South
Pair
Compare
Hand A
Riichi-ready sample
123 Man
456 Pin
789 Sou
Pon
Pair
Hand B
False win hand A
123 Man
456 Pin
789 Sou
South
Pair
- Suji · Genbutsu
- Series part 1: Fold vs push
These reads often help but do not promise absolute safety.
Practice with the side-by-side comparison above — then open a hand in the generator.