“Scorch” in Japanese
Short answer
Scorch in Japanese is “焼け焦げ” (yakekoge). Full meaning: burn hole, scorch.
Other ways to say “Scorch” in Japanese
コゲ
koge scorching, scorch, burn; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot), crispy rice, crunchy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
焦げ
koge scorching, scorch, burn; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot), crispy rice, crunchy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
焼けこげ
yakekoge burn hole, scorch
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