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Japanese Counter 1匹 (ippiki)
The counter 1匹 is used for counting: 1 small animal (dog, cat, fish, etc.) (Category: 匹 (hiki) - Small animals, JLPT N5). 一 (ichi) contracts with 匹 (hiki) to form 'ippiki' (double consonant + p-sound).
Context Example
犬を1匹飼っています。
Inu o ippiki katte imasu.
I keep one dog.
Which counter represents "1 small animal (dog, cat, fish, etc.)"?
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