焦こげ

noun

scorch; burn; char

Refers to the state or mark of being scorched, burned, or charred on a surface. Often used for food or fabric.

• アイロンでシャツに焦こげがついた。

  The iron left a scorch mark on the shirt.

• 魚さかなの皮かわに焦こげができてしまった。

  The fish skin got charred.

noun

scorched rice; crispy rice at the bottom of the pot

Specifically the browned, crispy rice that forms at the bottom of a pot. Often considered a tasty part. See also お焦げ.

See also: お焦げ

• 釜かまの底そこの焦こげが香こうばしくて美味おいしい。

  The scorched rice at the bottom of the pot is fragrant and delicious.

noun

darkened part of ceramic glaze from firing

Technical term in pottery; refers to areas of glaze that turn dark or brownish during kiln firing.

• この茶ちゃ碗わんの焦こげが良よい味あじを出だしている。

  The darkened glaze on this tea bowl gives it a nice character.