grill marks; sear marks; seared surface
Refers to the browned, grilled marks or seared appearance on food, such as on meat, fish, or vegetables. Often used in cooking contexts.
The steak got nice grill marks.
The seared surface is fragrant and whets the appetite.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant without okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 焼き (yaki, 'grilling, searing') + 目 (me, 'mark, pattern').