Translation guide
The act of gathering mature crops from the fields. In Japanese, the most common word is 収穫 (しゅうかく), but specific verbs and terms are used depending on the crop and context.
To express the general concept of harvesting agricultural products.
To describe the action of harvesting particular types of crops, often using specialized verbs.
Means 'to cut' or 'to reap', used for harvesting grains like rice, wheat, or grass.
To talk about the harvesting season or the act of harvesting as an experience.
Means 'harvesting experience', often used for tourist activities like fruit picking.
ぶどうの収穫体験ができる。
You can experience grape harvesting.
収穫 is the general term for harvesting and can be used for any crop. 刈る is specifically for cutting crops like rice or wheat. 摘む is for picking by hand, such as tea or fruits. Use the specific verb when the action is important, and 収穫する for a broader statement.
米を収穫する vs. 稲を刈る
To harvest rice (general) vs. to reap rice plants (specific action)
In English, 'harvesting' can be used metaphorically (e.g., harvesting data). In Japanese, 収穫 is mostly limited to agricultural products. For data or resources, use 収集 (しゅうしゅう) or other terms.
The most common noun meaning 'harvest' or 'harvesting'. Can be used with する to form a verb.
秋は収穫の季節です。
Autumn is the season of harvesting.
米の収穫が始まった。
The rice harvesting has begun.
The verb form meaning 'to harvest'. Used for a wide range of crops.
農家はトマトを収穫している。
The farmer is harvesting tomatoes.
Refers specifically to harvesting and bringing in crops, often rice. Slightly more traditional or agricultural term.
稲の取り入れが終わった。
The rice harvesting is finished.
稲を刈る。
To harvest rice.
小麦を刈る時期だ。
It's time to harvest the wheat.
Means 'to pick' or 'to pluck', used for harvesting tea leaves, fruits, or flowers by hand.
茶葉を摘む。
To harvest tea leaves.
いちごを摘みに行く。
To go strawberry picking.
Means 'to dig', used for harvesting root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or radishes.
じゃがいもを掘る。
To harvest potatoes.
大根を掘りに行った。
I went to harvest daikon radishes.
Means 'to pluck' or 'to pick' by twisting off, used for fruits like apples, tomatoes, or grapes.
りんごをもぐ。
To pick apples.
Harvest festival, a celebration of the harvest.
村の収穫祭に参加した。
I participated in the village harvest festival.