1Scorching or burn — the blackened part or burned taste/odor produced by excessive heat.
フライパンの底に焦げがついて洗うのが大変だった。
Burnt residue stuck to the bottom of the frying pan and it was hard to clean.
パンを焼きすぎて焦げができてしまった。
I overcooked the bread and it got burnt.
焦げのにおいが部屋中に広がった。
The smell of burning spread throughout the room.
2Scorched rice — the crispy, browned layer of rice at the bottom of a pot (also called okoge), sometimes enjoyed for its aroma and texture.
土鍋で炊いたご飯の焦げが香ばしくて好きだ。
I like the crispy scorched rice from rice cooked in a clay pot — it's fragrant.
お椀にご飯を盛って、焦げの部分を最後に食べるのが楽しみだ。
I enjoy serving rice in a bowl and eating the scorched part last.
炊飯器の焦げは、火加減を見直せば防げる。
Scorched rice in the cooker can be prevented by adjusting the heat.
3A dark or brownish area in ceramic glaze produced during firing — a discoloration or darkening of the glaze.
この器の縁には焼成時の焦げが見える。
You can see firing-induced darkening on the rim of this vessel.
釉薬の配合を変えたら、焦げが減った。
After changing the glaze composition, the darkened spots were reduced.