noun

  1. one animal (small).
  2. two-tan bolt of cloth. Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
一匹 いっぴき
1匹 いっぴき
一疋 いっぴき

Contained Kanji Breakdown

one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
equal, head, counter for small animals
ひき ヒツ (7th, N2)
box-on-side enclosure radical (no. 22)
ホウ (Kentei 1)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)