~匹

~匹

~ひき

Counter for small animals

N5counter·hiki

How to remember it

Imagine pulling one 'hiki' rope per animal to keep count of your pets.

Example sentences

  • 猫を二匹飼っています。

    ねこをにひきかっています。

    I keep two cats.

  • 犬が一匹走ってきました。

    いぬがいっぴきはしってきました。

    A dog came running up.

Usage

Voiced for 3匹 (さんびき), 6匹 (ろっぴき); used for dogs, cats, fish.

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