How to use 焼く (やく)

Meaning of 焼く

The Japanese verb "焼く" (やく, yaku) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. To bake: Cooking food by dry heat in an oven
    • Example: パンを焼く。
    • Translation: To bake bread.
  2. To grill: Cooking food on a grill over direct heat
    • Example: 魚を焼く。
    • Translation: To grill fish.
  3. To burn: Causing something to be consumed by fire
    • Example: 紙を焼く。
    • Translation: To burn paper.