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Japanese Counter 1頭 (ittou)
The counter 1頭 is used for counting: 1 large animal (horse, cow, elephant) (Category: 頭 (tou) - Large animals, JLPT N3). 一 (ichi) contracts with 頭 (tou) to form 'ittou' (double consonant sokuon sound change).
Context Example
馬を1頭見ました。
Uma o ittou mimashita.
I saw one horse.
Which counter represents "1 large animal (horse, cow, elephant)"?
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