Refers to a flat, often inscribed object worn or displayed as a mark of honor, membership, or identification. Can be a medal, shield-shaped emblem, or badge.
He was awarded a gold medal in recognition of his achievements.
dharani card; card with sacred text
Buddhist term: a small card or plaque on which a dharani or other sacred text is written, often used as a protective talisman.
See also: 陀羅尼
In a Zen temple, a board used for posting notices or announcements.
A playing piece used in games like mahjong or dominos. Often read as パイ in this context, but はい is also possible.
See also: 牌 (パイ)
Since I've called riichi, I'm scared to discard my next tile.
Inside the amulet was a card on which a dharani was written.
The notice board at the Zen temple displayed the training schedule.
We set up the mahjong tiles and started the game.
I draw a tile from the wall to arrange my hand.
Before the game starts, we neatly line up the tiles.
札 is the general word for a card, tag, or wooden sign, whereas 牌 implies a thicker, more solid plaque such as a dharani card or notice board.
Used for counting a mahjong tile (牌) as a generic single object.
Buddhist mortuary tablet; spirit tablet
tenpai; one tile away from winning
wall tiles; wall
having too many tiles in one's hand
honor tiles
safe tile (mahjong) · safe choice; no-risk option; easily handled person
wall; wall tiles
value honor tile · winning hand with a value honor set
hand tiles; tiles in a player's hand
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
The kanji 牌 originally referred to a flat wooden tablet or plaque. The reading はい is the on'yomi. The word is used in various specialized contexts, from Buddhist talismans to game tiles.
discarding a tile
identifying a tile by touch
suited tiles