noun
pothole (geology); giant's kettle
Geological term for a cylindrical hole formed in bedrock by water erosion, often in rivers. Also called 甌穴 (おうけつ).
See also: 甌穴
この川の上流には、大きなポットホールがいくつも見られる。
Many large potholes can be seen in the upper reaches of this river.
noun
Commonly used for holes in road surfaces. In everyday Japanese, 穴ぼこ (あなぼこ) is also used.
See also: 穴ぼこ (あなぼこ)
雨の後、道路にポットホールができていた。
After the rain, a pothole had formed in the road.