Yakuman

Also called: 役満, limit hand

Riichi's limit hands — instant 13-han equivalent, payout capped at the table limit.

Yakuman are Riichi's biggest scoring patterns — each worth 13 han equivalent, paying the table limit (32,000 points non-dealer mangan rate). Examples: Kokushi Musou (Thirteen Orphans), Suuankou (Four Concealed Pungs), Daisangen (Big Three Dragons), Shousuushii / Daisuushii (Small / Big Four Winds), Tsuuiisou (All Honors), Chinroutou (All Terminals), Ryuuiisou (All Green), Chuuren Poutou (Nine Gates).

Related terms

Yaku
Japanese-only term for a named scoring pattern. Every winning Riichi hand needs at least one yaku.
Han
Riichi scoring unit — counts each yaku in your hand.
Limit hand
A hand that hits the maximum table payout — typically the rarest and most beautiful.