刳くり

noun

hollow; scoop; gouge

Refers to a hollowed-out space or the act of scooping out. Often used in woodworking, carving, or describing a concave shape. The kanji 刳 is relatively rare and may be unfamiliar to some learners.

• 木きの幹みきに刳くりを作つくって、巣す箱ばこにした。

  I made a hollow in the tree trunk and turned it into a birdhouse.

• このスプーンは刳くりが深ふかいので、スープがすくいやすい。

  This spoon has a deep scoop, so it's easy to scoop up soup.