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pon
pon
Pon (noun) means In mahjong, a call made to claim a discarded tile in order to form a set of three matching tiles. Example: “She called pon on the discarded tile to complete her set of three red dragons.”
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In mahjong, a call made to claim a discarded tile in order to form a set of three matching tiles.
"She called pon on the discarded tile to complete her set of three red dragons."
How to use pon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term used in mahjong for claiming a tile to build a triplet.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese, where the character represents the sound of tiles being placed down.
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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.
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