Quick answer
匹 is the kanji for "Head / Equal / Roll Of Cloth". A common reading is ひき (hiki). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Head / Equal / Roll Of Cloth
Also : Head · Equal · Roll Of Cloth
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 匹 represents 'EQUAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of equal.
On-reading: ひつ — remember this sound by associating it with equal. Kun-reading: ひき.
Example Sentences
二匹の猫が仲良くソファで昼寝をしています。
にひきのねこがなかよくそふぁでひるねをしています。
Two cats are napping on the sofa together peacefully.
この水族館には何百匹もの魚が展示されています。
このすいぞくかんにはなんびゃくひきものさかながてんじされています。
Hundreds of fish are on display at this aquarium.
Vocabulary using 匹
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