harvesting; reaping
Refers to the act of cutting and gathering crops, especially grains. Often used in agricultural contexts.
今年の米の刈り取りは来週から始まる。
This year's rice harvesting will start next week.
機械化によって刈り取りの効率が大幅に向上した。
Mechanization has greatly improved harvesting efficiency.
reaping machine; harvester
Compound of 刈り (kari, the continuative form of 刈る 'to cut, to reap') and 取り (tori, the continuative form of 取る 'to take').