This is the 7587th most frequent Japanese word.
刈り取り
Harvesting; reaping.
Here, the word "刈り取り" is used to describe the action of harvesting crops, which involves cutting and gathering them for use.
畑で野菜を刈り取りました。
I harvested vegetables in the field.
In this sentence, "刈り取り" refers specifically to the act of cutting down rice stalks during the harvesting period, emphasizing the agricultural context.
稲を刈り取る時期になりました。
It's the season to harvest rice.
In this case, "刈り取り" is used metaphorically or generally to denote the act of cutting or collecting resources, illustrating the versatility of the term.