字牌つーぱい

noun

honor tiles

In mahjong, the set of tiles representing the three dragons and four winds; distinct from suited tiles.

from Chinese zì pái

• 字じ牌はいは全ぜん部ぶで28枚まいあります。

  There are 28 honor tiles in total.

• この手ては字じ牌はいが多おおくて難むずかしい。

  This hand has many honor tiles and is difficult.