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)
If you have a scoring combination in your dealt hand, declare it immediately.
Formed from 手, “hand,” and 役, “scoring combination,” referring to a scoring pattern present in or formed from a player’s hand.