pon
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Noun — In mahjong, a call made to claim a discarded tile in order to form a set of three matching tiles.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese, where the character represents the sound of tiles being placed down.
Full origin of pon →Frequently asked questions
What does “pon” mean?
The word “pon” means in mahjong, a call made to claim a discarded tile in order to form a set of three matching tiles. In plain terms, a term used in mahjong for claiming a tile to build a triplet.
How do you pronounce “pon”?
“Pon” is pronounced pon (/pɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “pon” in a sentence?
Here is “pon” used in a sentence: “She called pon on the discarded tile to complete her set of three red dragons.”
What part of speech is “pon”?
“Pon” is a noun.
Where does the word “pon” come from?
The word “pon” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese, where the character represents the sound of tiles being placed down.