Points question

[Frow]

Hi everyone!
I\'m actually learning about the scoring of Riichi Mahjong, but I\'m a bit confused about that two terms: Yaku and Fan (or Han), I\'d want know if that terms are synonymous, or if they have two different meanings.. :unsure:

Thanks a lot!

[Poochy]

A yaku is a pattern or criteria which, if met, is worth han.
For example, toitoihou is a yaku, which is worth two han.

[Tom Sloper]

Hi everyone!
I\'m actually learning about the scoring of Riichi Mahjong, but I\'m a bit confused about that two terms: Yaku and Fan (or Han), I\'d want know if that terms are synonymous, or if they have two different meanings.. :unsure:

This very question was discussed extensively in another thread here. The thread title is "Open Tanyao," if you want to read it. The discussion began on page 7 of that thread.

[Frow]

Oh, Thaks both of you!:)

[HotelFSR]

I would say:

Yaku = Pattern

Han = Point(s)

[Shirluban]

A \"han\" (or \"fan\") in a \"double\". Roughly speeking, each han you have double your points (called \"fu\").

A \"yaku\" is a pattern which allow you to win the hand. It also gives you one or more han.