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rice field in a low place

hollow at nape of the neck; (arch.) toddler's shaved hairstyle leaving a small portion at the nape (esp. Edo period)

① 凹むこと。② 凹んだ所。

① 窪んだ土地。

hollow; pond in a hollow

sunken (deep-set) eyes

when the right conditions are fulfilled, things will turn out well on their own; (lit.) a sunken place will collect water; someone in bad circumstances will continue to accumulate difficulties