安牌

安パイ

Reading

Kana: あんパイ

Romaji: anpai

Definitions

noun

1

'safe' tile (one that won't be taken up by other players if discarded)

(Mahjong term)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 安全牌

2

someone that can be safely ignored (e.g. in some competitive situation)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 安全牌

Kanji

安

Readings: アン、 やす.い、 やす.まる、 やす、 やす.らか

Meanings: relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful

牌

Readings: ハイ、 ぱい、 ふだ

Meanings: label, signboard, medal, mahjong tiles