harvesting; reaping
Refers to the act of cutting and gathering crops, especially grains. Often used in agricultural contexts.
This year's rice harvesting will start next week.
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').