expression, godan verb (-ru)
shear sheep
Literal expression for removing wool from sheep. Used in agricultural or pastoral contexts.
春になると、農家は羊毛を刈る。
In spring, farmers shear the sheep.
Compound of 羊毛 (wool) + を (object marker) + 刈る (to cut, mow, shear). The verb 刈る is commonly used for cutting grass, crops, or hair, and extends to shearing wool.