noun
yakisugi; charred cedar wood
A traditional Japanese technique where cedar boards are charred, then brushed and polished, used for exterior siding and interior design. Often left untranslated as 'yakisugi' in English contexts.
この家の外壁には焼き杉が使われている。
Yakisugi is used for the exterior walls of this house.
焼き杉は耐久性と美しさで知られている。
Yakisugi is known for its durability and beauty.
Compound of 焼き (yaki, 'grilling, charring') + 杉 (sugi, 'cedar'). The technique dates back centuries in Japan as a method of wood preservation.