harvesting; reaping
Refers to the act of harvesting crops, especially rice, using a sickle. Often used in agricultural contexts.
This year's harvesting was blessed with good weather.
The villagers started harvesting early in the morning.
Compound of 鎌 (kama, 'sickle') and 入れ (ire, 'putting in'), literally 'putting in the sickle', referring to the start of harvesting.