Riichi: Iipeikou (Identical Sequences)
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What is iipeikou?
Iipeikou (one set of identical sequences) awards one han when two identical sequences appear in the same suit and same numbers, in a closed hand. A second copy (ryanpeikou) is worth three han total.
Iipeikou (One set of identical sequences)
234 Man





234 Man copy





678 Pin





567 Sou





Pair

Spotting iipeikou
Students should compare the two sequences tile-for-tile. Identical 234 man twice qualifies; mixed suits do not. Iipeikou stacks with pinfu or tanyao when shapes align.
Open this hand in the generator or try a storyboard sequence.