N2
こがす (kogasu)
焦がす
to burn (something), to scorch
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To accidentally or intentionally burn food or other materials, often resulting in scorching or charring. Metaphorically, it can mean 'to yearn intensely.' 火にかけて物を黒くしたり、炭化させたりする意味です。比喩的に、心をひどく悩ませる意味でも使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
パンをオーブンに入れすぎて焦がしてしまった。
I left the bread in the oven too long and burned it.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "焦がす"!
目を離したすきに、料理を_______てしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 料理を火にかけすぎて黒くすることを「焦がす」と言います。
English: 'Kogasu' means to burn food by cooking it too much.
English: 'Kogasu' means to burn food by cooking it too much.
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