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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
ここに２匹の犬がいます。１匹は白で、もう１匹は黒い。
Here are two dogs; one is white and the other is black.
２匹犬を飼っているが、１匹は白でもう１匹は黒だ。
I have two dogs. One is white and the other black.
私は猫を十三匹飼っている。
I keep thirteen cats.
彼女は猫を二匹飼っています。一匹は白くて、もう一匹は黒です。
She has two cats. One is white and the other one is black.
彼女は犬1匹と猫6匹を飼っている。
She has a dog and six cats.
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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).