charring; something charred
Refers to the state of being blackened by fire or heat, or the charred object itself. Often used for burnt food or fire-damaged items.
The bread got charred.
After the fire, only charred furniture remained in the room.
Compound of 黒 (black) and 焼け (burning, from 焼ける). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently describes something blackened by fire.