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.
Archaic euphemistic use; not used in modern Japanese outside of historical or literary contexts.
When she smiles, dimples form on her cheeks.
In old texts, くぼ can euphemistically refer to female genitalia.
dimple
become hollow; cave in; sink
hollow; depression; basin; dip
become hollow; cave in; sink
hollow; pond in a hollow
Standard kanji spelling for a hollow or depression.
Kana spelling is common when the kanji is not needed or for clarity.
Alternate kanji spelling; also used for くぼみ and へこみ.
The origin is uncertain; likely related to the verb くぼむ (to become hollow).