also: はなパイ · ファパイ · ホアパイ · ホワパイ
noun
flower tile
In mahjong, a bonus tile representing a flower; often used in sets with seasons. Not part of the standard suit tiles.
麻雀で花牌を引くと、追加の点数がもらえることがある。
In mahjong, drawing a flower tile can sometimes earn you extra points.
Alternate transcription of the Mandarin pronunciation.
Alternate transcription of the Mandarin pronunciation.
From Chinese 花牌 (huāpái), literally 'flower tile'. The Japanese readings はなはい and はなパイ combine the native reading of 花 with the Chinese-derived 牌 (パイ/はい).