godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
burn; be scorched; be seared
Describes something being burned or scorched, often with a sense of intense heat leaving a mark or impression. Can be used literally for fire or heat, and figuratively for strong memories or sensations.
火事で壁が焼け付いた。
The wall was scorched by the fire.
その光景が目に焼け付い
That scene is burned into my memory and won't leave me.