Object/Animal Counters

Question 1

個 (こ)

Answer 1

Small & compact objects; round fruit, balls, and boxes.

Question 2

冊　(さつ)

Answer 2

Bound objects; books, notebooks, and magazines.

Question 3

本　(ほん)

Answer 3

For long cylindrical objects; trees, sticks, pens, bananas, and fingers.

Question 4

枚　(まい)

Answer 4

For flat, thin objects; paper, dishes, stamps, blankets, and boards.

Question 5

匹　(ひき)

Answer 5

For insects, fish, and small animals (cats, dogs)

Question 6

頭　(とう)

Answer 6

For large animals; horses, bears, and deer.

Question 7

羽　(わ)

Answer 7

For birds.