ツモ切ぎり

noun

discarding a just-drawn tile

In mahjong, the act of drawing a tile (ツモ) and immediately discarding it without using it in one's hand. Often done to maintain a concealed hand or when the tile is not useful.

See also: ツモ

• ツモ切ぎりを繰くり返かえして、手て牌はいを整ととのえた。

  He repeatedly discarded the tiles he drew, arranging his hand.

• 安あん全ぜん牌はいをツモ切ぎりして、リーチに備そなえる。

  I discard the safe tile I just drew, preparing for riichi.