Word
刈る
Meaning in Englishcut, mow, harvest
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Word context
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.
Variants and close terms
- 刈る — to mow or cut vegetation (karu)
- 刈り取る — to harvest by cutting (karitoru)
- 刈り込む — to trim or prune hedges or shrubs (karikomu)
Word class
Verb (godan) (五段動詞)