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Japanese Counter 10匹 (juppiki)
The counter 10匹 is used for counting: 10 small animals (dogs, cats, fish, etc.) (Category: 匹 (hiki) - Small animals, JLPT N4). 十 (juu) contracts with 匹 (hiki) to form 'juppiki' (double consonant + p-sound).
Context Example
池にカエルが10匹います。
Ike ni kaeru ga juppiki imasu.
There are ten frogs in the pond.
Which counter represents "10 small animals (dogs, cats, fish, etc.)"?
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