noun
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.
ステーキにきれいな焼き目がついた。
The steak got nice grill marks.
焼き目が香ばしくて食欲をそそる。
The seared surface is fragrant and whets the appetite.
焦げ目 refers to scorch marks or burnt spots, often with a negative connotation, while 焼き目 is a desirable seared or grilled appearance.
Compound of 焼き (yaki, 'grilling, searing') + 目 (me, 'mark, pattern').