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匹: counter for small animals

counter for small animals
4 strokesSecondary · Stage 2 (about 3級)in 6 words here

Readings

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ひき

ひき, counter for small animals: 二匹(にひき); ぴき in 一匹(いっぴき), 一匹狼(いっぴきおおかみ) "lone wolf"; びき in 三匹(さんびき). ひっ in 匹敵(ひってき) "rival".

Stroke order · 4 strokes

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Key words

一匹いっぴきone animal
匹ひきcounter for small animals
匹敵ひってきto rival; to match
一匹狼いっぴきおおかみlone wolf

Example sentences

A cat wandered into the garden.

A few goldfish are swimming slowly in the pond.

Her singing skill rivals that of professional singers.

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