刈る

What it means

刈る means to cut vegetation with a sharp blade; it is a transitive verb used to mow grass, harvest crops, or trim plants, typically with blades, sickles, or shears.

Main meanings

• to cut vegetation, especially grass or crops, with a blade
• to harvest by cutting crops as part of farming or gardening
• to trim or prune hedges, bushes, or overgrowth

How to use it

Commonly used in agriculture and gardening; suitable for both formal writing and everyday speech; typical constructions include 草を刈る and 庭の雑草を刈る, with を marking the direct object and る ending indicating dictionary form.