~匹

~ひき

Counter for small animals

N5counter·hiki

How to remember it

Picture counting small critters that scurry away one匹 at a time.

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.

  • 犬が一匹走ってきた。

    いぬがいっぴきはしってきた。

    A dog came running up.

Usage

Counts small animals, fish, and bugs; voice changes to ぴき and びき (一匹, 三匹).

Related words

~つ~人~本~羽

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