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匹

匹 — equal, head, counter for small animals

Learn the correct stroke order for 匹 (equal), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ヒツhitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひきhiki
Strokes4
Radical匸
Frequency#1384
Meaningsequal, head, counter for small animals, roll of cloth

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Draw stroke 1 of 4 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一匹いっぴきone (small animal)noun
匹敵ひってきto be a match for; to rival; to equalsuru verb
匹ひきcounter for small animalscounter

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 匹 (equal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 匸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 匹 is #1384, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

一匹いっぴき — one (small animal)
匹敵ひってき — to be a match for; to rival; to equal
匹ひき — counter for small animals

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (匸)

区ward医doctor匿hide

Same reading

筆writing brush

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 匹 have?

The kanji 匹 (equal) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 匹?

匹 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 匹 mean?

匹 means: equal, head, counter for small animals, roll of cloth. On'yomi readings: ヒツ. Kun'yomi readings: ひき.

What JLPT level is 匹?

匹 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.