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mahjong
MAH-jong · noun · informal
(In fandom) shorthand nod to gambling/strategy anime staples
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The tile game that anchors a whole subgenre of tense strategy anime; fans use it as a byword for high-stakes brain battles.
“Another mahjong anime where a single tile decides everything.”
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mahjong In A Sentence
Another mahjong anime where a single tile decides everything.
Origin & Usage
From the game 麻雀 (mahjong); its anime prevalence made it a fandom touchstone.
People Also Ask
What does mahjong mean in anime fandom?
Beyond the tile game itself, fans use it as a byword for the subgenre of tense, high-stakes strategy anime built around the game.
Why is mahjong a fandom touchstone?
The game anchors a whole subgenre of brain-battle anime, so its prevalence made it a shorthand for that kind of story.
What is a mahjong anime like?
It typically centres on tense strategic play where a single tile can decide everything, played up for dramatic tension.
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