The act of reaping or harvesting (by cutting); the harvest operation or the time when crops are cut.
今年の稲の刈り取りは天候に恵まれて順調だった。
This year's rice harvest went smoothly thanks to favorable weather.
刈り取り作業は機械を使うと早く終わる。
Using machines makes reaping operations finish quickly.
台風の影響で刈り取りが遅れ、品質に影響が出た。
The typhoon delayed the harvest, affecting quality.