Looks Like a Win — But It Is Not
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Beginners often miscount groups. Hand A looks ready but cannot win on any draw:
Hand A
False win hand A
123 Man





456 Pin





789 Sou





South





Pair

Hand B
Correct wait B
234 Man





456 Pin





789 Sou





West





Pair

Hand B is proper tenpai — compare the pair and honor usage:
Correct wait B
234 Man





456 Pin





789 Sou





West





Pair

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Practice with the side-by-side comparison above — then open a hand in the generator.