焦げ

こげ
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1

Scorching or burn — the blackened part or burned taste/odor produced by excessive heat.

Noun

Examples

フライパンの底に焦げがついて洗うのが大変だった。

Burnt residue stuck to the bottom of the frying pan and it was hard to clean.

パンを焼きすぎて焦げができてしまった。

I overcooked the bread and it got burnt.

焦げのにおいが部屋中に広がった。

The smell of burning spread throughout the room.

2

Scorched rice — the crispy, browned layer of rice at the bottom of a pot (also called okoge), sometimes enjoyed for its aroma and texture.

Noun

Examples

土鍋で炊いたご飯の焦げが香ばしくて好きだ。

I like the crispy scorched rice from rice cooked in a clay pot — it's fragrant.

お椀にご飯を盛って、焦げの部分を最後に食べるのが楽しみだ。

I enjoy serving rice in a bowl and eating the scorched part last.

炊飯器の焦げは、火加減を見直せば防げる。

Scorched rice in the cooker can be prevented by adjusting the heat.

3

A dark or brownish area in ceramic glaze produced during firing — a discoloration or darkening of the glaze.

Noun

Examples

この器の縁には焼成時の焦げが見える。

You can see firing-induced darkening on the rim of this vessel.

釉薬の配合を変えたら、焦げが減った。

After changing the glaze composition, the darkened spots were reduced.

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