裏うら目める

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)

• あの局きょくで裏うら目めって、結けっ局きょく振ふり込こんじゃった。

  I messed up my meld choice that hand and ended up dealing into a win.

• 裏うら目めらないように、よく考かんがえて鳴なこう。

  Let's think carefully before calling tiles so we don't make a mistake.