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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１匹とネコ６匹を飼っている。
He has one dog and six cats.
私たちは１匹の犬と１匹の猫を飼っている。
We own a dog and a cat.
早足でついていく２匹の犬をすぐ後に従えて、彼は急いで歩き去った。
He walked quickly away with two dogs trotting at his heels.
彼は犬１匹とネコ６匹を飼っている。
He has a dog and six cats.
隣人は４人姉妹と猫１匹です。
My neighbors are four sisters and a cat.
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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).