noun
hot stone; heated stone
A stone that has been heated, often used in cooking, sauna, or traditional practices. Also appears in the proverb 焼け石に水 (a drop in the bucket).
焼け石の上で肉を焼く。
Grill meat on a hot stone.
焼け石に水をかけると、ジュッと音がする。
When you pour water on a hot stone, it sizzles.