JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
匹 — equal
- Reading
- ヒツ・ひき
- Meaning
- equal; head; counter for small animals; roll of cloth
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
匹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヒツ・ひき and it means equal; head; counter for small animals; roll of cloth. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
匹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 匹 (head) and 匹敵 (comparing with).
Japanese words containing 匹
Frequently asked questions
What does 匹 mean in Japanese?
匹 means equal; head; counter for small animals; roll of cloth in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 匹 read?
匹 is read ヒツ・ひき. Reading it inside real words — 匹 and 匹敵 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 匹 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 匹 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 匹 in a word?
A common word containing 匹 is 匹 (ひき) — "head". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 匹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 匹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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