# 匹 small animal

(human legs) + (container)
★★★☆☆
4 strokes
COUNTER

## Onyomi

HIKI | Don't give HICKEYS to your pets. That is not awesome.

## Mnemonic

| Imagine one of those uncomfortable women you see on a train, all sneaking her pet on in a plastic container. All you can see is its furry legs through the mesh window.

## Jukugo

xxx 匹(ひき、びき) | small animal ★★★☆☆ COUNTER it's a counter for animals, up to maybe the size of a deer. (BOOBOO: anything bigger than a deer is counted with 'とう.')
三匹(さんびき) | three small animals ★★☆☆☆ 三 (three) + 匹 (small animal) = 三匹 (three small animals)

## Used In

- 甚
- 融