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 (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 ★★☆☆☆
(three) + (small animal) = 三匹 (three small animals)

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