窪
く
ぼ
Meanings
1
A natural or formed depression in a surface, such as a dent, dimple, or hollow in the ground.
There is a small hollow in the ground.
When she smiles, dimples form on her cheeks.
2
archaic
Archaic euphemistic use; not used in modern Japanese outside of historical or literary contexts.
In old texts, くぼ can euphemistically refer to female genitalia.
Expressions
- ぼんのくぼhollow at the nape of the neck · toddler's shaved hairstyle with a tuft at the nape (Edo period)