A natural or formed depression in a surface, such as a dent, dimple, or hollow in the ground.
地面に小さなくぼができている。
There is a small hollow in the ground.
彼女は笑うと頬にくぼができる。
When she smiles, dimples form on her cheeks.
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.
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).