godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
make a mistake in mahjong; mess up a meld choice
Colloquial mahjong term. Refers to making an error in selecting tiles for a meld, often leading to a disadvantageous outcome. Derived from the noun 裏目 (backfiring result).
See also: 裏目 (うらめ)
あの局で裏目って、結局振り込んじゃった。
I messed up my meld choice that hand and ended up dealing into a win.
裏目らないように、よく考えて鳴こう。
Let's think carefully before calling tiles so we don't make a mistake.