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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
彼は犬を三匹飼っていたが交通事故で一匹失った。
He kept three dogs but lost one of them because of a traffic accident.
天井にハエが１匹とまっているのが見えた。
I saw a fly on the ceiling.
私は１匹の黒猫がその家へ走り込むのを見た。
I saw a black cat run into the house.
三匹は老人を助けようとして、さるは得意の木登りで木の実や果物を集め、 きつねは川から魚を獲り、老人の所に運びました。
The three animals tried to help the old man, the monkey using its ability to climb to collect fruit and nuts, and the fox catching fish in the stream to bring to him.
彼は魚を３匹釣った。
He caught three fish.
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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).