手て役やく

noun

scoring combination in one's dealt hand; meld in a starting hand

Hanafuda term: a scoring combination formed by the cards dealt to a player at the start of a round, before any play. Contrasts with 出来役 (dekiyaku), a combination formed during play.

See also: 役 (やく)

• 配くばられた札ふだで手て役やくができていたら、すぐに宣せん言げんする。

  If you have a scoring combination in your dealt hand, declare it immediately.