noun
burn mark; grilled surface; sear marks
Refers to the browned or charred marks on grilled or pan-fried food, often considered appetizing. Can also refer to an accidental burn mark on fabric or other surfaces.
ステーキにきれいな焦げ目がついた。
The steak got nice sear marks.
アイロンを当てすぎてシャツに焦げ目ができた。
I left the iron on too long and got a burn mark on the shirt.
Compound of 焦げ (koge, 'scorch, char', the noun form of verb 焦げる) and 目 (me, 'mark, pattern').