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Meanings for each kanji in 匹
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匹 |
equal; head; counter for small animals; roll of cloth |
Sample Sentences for 匹
私が部屋に入っていくと、一匹の犬がいた。
When I entered the room, I found a dog.
1匹のイヌが公園で走っています。
A dog is running in the park.
ネズミが一匹部屋の中を走りまわっている。
A mouse is running about in the room.
一匹の蜜蜂がブンブンと飛んでいる。
A bee is buzzing around.
ねずみが一匹穴からちょこちょこ出てきた。
A mouse scurried out of the hole.
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The bird counter (羽) is the "correct" counter according to dictionaries and textbooks, but the counter for small animals (匹) is more commonly used in everyday language for rabbits.
There is a detailed (Japanese) article on it that you can read here (https://www.anicom-sompo.co.jp/usagi/2670.html).
Apparently the counter for large animals (頭) is also commonly used for rabbits in pet shops (this applies for dogs and cats as well).