掻い掘り

搔い掘り

Reading

Kana: かいぼり

Romaji: kaibori

Definitions

noun

vs

1

draining a pond, lake, or ditch (esp. to remove fish, purify water, etc.)

2

cleaning a well

Kanji

掻

Readings: ソウ、 か.く

Meanings: scratch, rake, comb, paddle, behead

掘

Readings: クツ、 ほ.る

Meanings: dig, delve, excavate