門清

Reading

Kana: メンチン

Romaji: menchin

Definition

noun

1

having only tiles of one suit and not having called any tiles (yaku); having only tiles of one suit and a concealed hand

(Mahjong term)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: メンゼン 清一色

Kanji

門

Readings: モン、 かど、 と

Meanings: gate, counter for cannons

清

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シン、 きよ.い、 きよ.まる、 きよ.める

Meanings: pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty