hillside farm; fallow ground
Refers to a farm on a hillside, often created by clearing and burning vegetation, or to land left fallow. The term is somewhat specialized and may be encountered in agricultural or historical contexts.
Traditional hillside farms are scattered throughout this region.
They let the fallow ground rest to restore its fertility.
Standard kanji spelling.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common but still used.
Compound of 切り (kiri, 'cutting') + 畑 (hata, 'dry field'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to land cleared by cutting vegetation on a hillside.