This is the 9198th most frequent Japanese word.
狩り
Hunting.
In this sentence, "狩り" is used to refer to the general act of hunting as a subsistence activity.
狩りをするのは古代の人々にとって主な生活手段でした。
Hunting was a primary means of livelihood for ancient people.
Here, "狩り" is combined with "リンゴ" to mean the activity of picking apples, showing its versatility in usage.
秋になるとリンゴ狩りによく行きます。
In autumn, I often go apple picking.
In this context, "狩り" refers to the act of hunting monsters in a figurative sense, demonstrating its application beyond literal or traditional hunting.