cut-over land; stubble field; aftermath of cutting
Refers to land after vegetation has been cut, such as a harvested field or mown area. Often used in agricultural or forestry contexts.
New grass has grown on the cut-over land.
The farmer plows the stubble field and plants the next crop.
Formed from the continuative noun 刈り “cutting; mowing” and 跡 “trace; remains,” referring to the ground or stubble left after cutting.