noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
marking; putting a mark
General act of marking something, such as drawing a line, adding a label, or indicating a position.
地図にルートをマーキングした。
I marked the route on the map.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
scent marking
Specifically used for animals leaving scent marks to communicate territory or presence.
It's a common sight to see a dog scent-marking a utility pole.